Tori Bowie, Olympic gold medalist, dies at 32
CBSN
Tori Bowie, American track star and three-time Olympic medalist, has died, officials said Wednesday. She was 32.
Icon Management, Inc., the agency that represented Bowie, initially announced the news in a tweet. Sports officials have since acknowledged Bowie's death as well.
"We're devastated to share the very sad news that Tori Bowie has passed away," the agency said. "We've lost a client, dear friend, daughter and sister. Tori was a champion…a beacon of light that shined so bright! We're truly heartbroken and our prayers are with the family and friends."
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