Olympic champion Tori Bowie died from childbirth complications, according to her autopsy report.
In the initial report of her death on SportsMax.tv on May 3, no cause of death was given.
According to the report from Florida's Orange County Medical Examiner's Office, the 32-year-old had a "well-developed fetus" and was undergoing labor at the time of her death. She was about eight months pregnant, and her death was ruled natural.
According to the autopsy report, “possible complications” contributing to Bowie’s death include “respiratory distress and eclampsia.”
Eclampsia is a “rare but serious complication of preeclampsia,” according to the Cleveland Clinic, which notes that preeclampsia can cause high blood pressure and organ damage.
Preeclampsia is typically “managed before it progresses to eclampsia,” according to the March of Dimes.
In Bowie’s case, it is unclear if she was being treated for preeclampsia, but complications of eclampsia can cause disorientation, and in some cases lead to a stroke or death, the Cleveland Clinic notes.
According to the autopsy, the 5-foot-9-inch Bowie weighed 96 pounds at the time of her death.
Bowie was a three-time Olympic medalist and a two-time World champion.