Olympic Sprinter Tori Bowie's Death Linked to Childbirth Complications
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC News
Olympic sprinter and three-time medalist Tori Bowie died from complications related to childbirth, an autopsy reportedly found. Bowie, who was 8 months pregnant, was undergoing labor at the time of her death in May. The manner of death was ruled natural, and possible complications Bowie had included respiratory distress and eclampsia, which is the onset of seizures or a coma related to preeclampsia, a high blood pressure disorder that can occur during pregnancy. Bowie's death was announced on May 3 by her management company and USA Track & Field.