A look back at the life of world champion sprinter Tori Bowie – video obituary

The former Olympic and world champion sprinter, Tori Bowie, has died at the age of 32, her management company confirmed on Wednesday.

The American won three gold medals on the global stage. Her first came as part of the USA 4x100m relay team at the 2016 Olympics. 2017 was even more successful: she added another relay gold at the world championships in London and won individual gold in the 100m. Bowie won two other Olympic medals: a silver and bronze in the 100m and 200m respectively at Rio 2016.

Born and raised in Mississippi, Bowie played basketball as a girl before her talent on the track became apparent when she won state titles in the 100m, 200m and long jump.

• Former world and Olympic sprint champion Tori Bowie dies at 32