Tori Bowie
Track and field athlete, Olympic medalist
Born
August 27th, 1990
35 years ago
Died
2023
2 years ago — 33 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Competed in track and field, specializing in sprints and long jump. Achieved significant success at the 2016 Rio Olympics, winning a gold medal in the 4x100 meter relay and a bronze medal in the 100 meters. Also earned a silver medal in the 100 meters at the 2015 World Championships. Set a personal best of 10.78 seconds in the 100 meters, showcasing remarkable speed. Contributed to the US women's team’s victory in the 4x100 meter relay, solidifying a legacy as a top sprinter.
Gold medal in 4x100 meter relay at 2016 Olympics
Bronze medal in 100 meter race at 2016 Olympics
Silver medal in 100 meter at 2015 World Championships
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