Tori Bowie, a former sprinter who won Olympic and world titles, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 32, her management company announced. Bowie’s body was discovered at her Florida residence. It is unknown what caused the death.
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Here’s all you need to know about Tori Bowie:
Tori Bowie’s net worth:
Bowie has an estimated net worth of $5 Million.
Tori Bowie’s age:
Tori Bowie was born on August 27, 1990 in Sand Hill, Rankin County, Mississippi. On May 3, 2023, she died. She was 32 years old.
Tori Bowie’s relationship:
Not much is known about Bowie’s relationship. She was not reported to be dating anyone at the time of death.
Tori Bowie’s career:
In 2013, Bowie started taking part in professional track and field events. She nearly missed making the long jump squad for the 2013 World Championships in Athletics after finishing fourth in that event at the 2013 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, where she advanced to the 100-meter semifinals. Additionally, she made her IAAF Diamond League debut in the long jump at the Adidas Grand Prix and Herculis meets.
At the beginning of 2014, Bowie continued to advance, setting indoor records of 7.14 seconds for the 60-meter dash and 6.95 meters (22 feet 9+12 inches) for the long jump in Naperville, Illinois. Bowie qualified for the 2014 IAAF World Indoor Championships by winning the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix and placing second in the long jump at the USA Indoor Track & Field Championships. She finished in 14th place overall but was eliminated after struggling in the qualification.
At the IAAF Diamond League Championship in June 2014, she set two new personal bests in the 100 and 200 meter dashes. At the Adidas Grand Prix competition in Randall’s Island, New York, she took part. With a time of 11.07 seconds, Bowie won the BMW Women’s 100 m competition. She achieved the best time in the semifinal of the 2014 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships by running a 10.91.
Bowie won the women’s 100 meter heats at the 2015 World Championships in Athletics, where she went on to win a bronze medal, with a time of 10.81 at the USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in 2015.
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Tori Bowie’s family:
Bowie has constantly stated that her 75-year-old grandmother, Bobbie Smith, deserves the most of the credit for her success. Bowie is from Mississippi, as is her family.
Bowie and Tamarra, her 11-month-old sister, were given to foster parents as babies. Shortly after, Smith (their paternal grand mother) was granted legal custody of both of them.
