Autopsy reveals triple Olympic medalist Tori Bowie died of complications during childbirth

Tori Bowie, Olympic medalist and former world champion in the 100-meter dash, died due to complications in the final stage of her pregnancy, according to the autopsy report, which is reported by the US media.

The 32-year-old American athlete was found dead at her home in Orange County, Florida, last month.. And a few days later it was learned that she was in an advanced state of pregnancy.

According to USA Today, during the autopsy, the Orange County Medical Examiner found that Bowie was eight months pregnant and in labor at the time of her death.. Report says officials suspect Bowie may have suffered complications. Potential complications included breathing difficulties and eclampsia, a rare condition that can cause seizures.

The coroner ruled that Bowie's death was natural.

Bowie's agent, Kimberly Holland, told CBS News that after the autopsy results were released, “hurtful” speculation about the cause of death would end.. “Unfortunately, a lot of people, including the media, are speculating that she did something to herself, which is very painful,” he said.. “So hopefully, now knowing the truth, there will be plenty of apologies.”

Bowie was part of the United States team that won the gold medal in the 4x100m relay at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics, a date in which the sprinter also won silver in the 100 meters and bronze in the 200 meters. .

In addition, she won the 100m world title at the 2017 London Worlds and remains the only American to win an Olympic or world 100m title since Carmelita Jeter in 2011.

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