Tori Bowie: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Noah Lyles lead the tributes to ‘great competitor’
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Noah Lyles lead tributes to ‘big competitor’ Tori Bowie after her tragic death at 32
- A statement from her management company revealed that she had passed away
- Track stars from all over the world paid her condolences and tributes
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Tributes poured in for Tori Bowie, the American track and field star who passed away at the age of 32.
US Track and Field confirmed her death in a statement to DailyMail.com, saying, “USATF is deeply saddened by the passing of Tori Bowie, a three-time Olympic medalist and two-time world champion.
“A talented athlete, her impact on the sport is immeasurable, and she will be sorely missed.”
Tributes to Bowie began pouring in within moments of her death being announced by her management company, ICON Management.
American record holder and three-time world champion Noah Lyles led the response to Bowie’s death.
The athletics world mourns the loss of American sprinter Tori Bowie, who has died aged 32
Bowie (L) won Olympic gold with the US women’s 4x100m relay team in Rio in 2016
American record holder and three-time world champion Noah Lyles led the Bowie tribute
Jamaican Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, one of Bowie’s competitors, called her a “source of light”
Lyles responded to her management agency’s statement on Twitter, saying, “I can’t believe this.
“I just heard she’d be at her sister’s house and now this. This breaks my heart to hear and I will keep the family in my prayers.”
One of Bowie’s competitors, Jamaican Olympic champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce also paid tribute, tweetMy heart breaks for Tori Bowie’s family. A major competitor and source of light. Your energy and smile will always be with me. Rest in peace.’
Kenyan Olympic javelin thrower Julius Yego tweeted“So devastating and shocking to hear that Tori Bowie passed away
“The athletic world has lost a great champion and patriot of the sport, rest in peace Tori. Condolences to Tori Bowie’s extended family, together in prayers’