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.

Tori Bowie, the American sprinter who won the 100m title at the 2017 World Athletics Championships in London has died overnight, according to her management.

She was 32.

A source close to the development said it is believed she committed suicide.

Her management team released a statement saying, “We’re devastated to share the very sad news that Tori Bowie has passed away,” read a post from Icon Management.

“We’ve lost a client, dear friend and sister. Tori was a champion, a beacon of light that shined so bright. We are truly heartbroken and our prayers are with her family and friends.”

A talented track and field athlete, Bowie excelled at the 100m, 200m and long jump. She won a silver medal in the 100m at the 2016 Rio Olympics behind Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson-Herah and took bronze in the 200m. However, she won gold in the 4x100m relay.

  Bowie had personal best times of 10.78 in the 100m, 21.77 in the 200m and 6.91m in the long jump.

* In a previous representation of this story, we inadvertently misrepresented a quote from Miss Bowie in an interview in 2017. We apologize for the error and express our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the athlete.

 

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