Olympic track and field championTori Bowiedied from childbirth complications, according to her autopsy report.
According to the autopsy report, “possible complications” contributing to Bowie’s death include “respiratory distress and eclampsia.”
Eclampsia is a “rare but serious complication of preeclampsia,”according to the Cleveland Clinic, which notes that preeclampsia can cause high blood pressure and organ damage.
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Preeclampsia is typically “managed before it progresses to eclampsia,” according to theMarch of Dimes.
In Bowie’s case, it is unclear if she was being treated for preeclampsia, but complications of eclampsia can cause disorientation, and in some cases lead to a stroke or death, the Cleveland Clinic notes. According to the autopsy, the 5-foot-9 inch Bowie weighed 96 pounds at the time of her death.
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Bowie’s agent, Kimberly Holland, spoke out about Bowie’s death in a statement to CBS News.
“Unfortunately, so many people, including the media, are making speculations that she did something to herself, which is very hurtful,” Holland said. “So hopefully, now knowing the truth, there will be many apologies.”
News of the three-time Olympic sprint medalist’s death first broke after her management company shared a social media statement on May 3.
“We’re devasted to share the very sad news that Tori Bowie has passed away,” the company, Icon Management,tweeted. “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.”
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department later confirmed to PEOPLE that Bowie was found dead in her home after they were asked to “conduct a well-being check of a woman in her 30s whohad not been seen or heard from in several days.”
The department said there were “no signs of foul play,” but that any additional information on Bowie’s cause of death will “need to come from” the medical examiner’s office.
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After news of Bowie’s death was revealed, Olympians from around the world took to social media to pay tribute to her legacy.
She went on to win gold in the 100-meter race at the IAAF World Championships the next year, while also helping the U.S. retain gold in the 100-meter relay.
Tori Bowie.FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty
She later attended college at the University of Southern Mississippi, where she became a three-time All-American and won two long jump titles in both indoor and outdoor events in 2011.
Bowielast competedin an event in June 2022.
source: people.com
