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Olympic Sprinter Tori Bowie's Death Linked to Childbirth Complications

Olympic sprinter Tori Bowie died from complications of childbirth, according to an autopsy report. Bowie, who won three medals at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games, was found dead last month. The report from the medical examiner in Orlando, Florida, said Bowie was estimated to be eight months pregnant and showing signs of undergoing labor when she was discovered dead on May 2. Black women have the highest maternal mortality rate in the United States.

via ABC News|

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Olympic Sprinter Tori Bowie's Death Linked to Childbirth Complications

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.

via NBC News|

#autopsy-report #childbirth-complications #high-blood-pressure-disorder