History of Tori Bowie in Timeline
Tori Bowie was a celebrated American track and field athlete known for her prowess in long jump, 100m, and 200m events. She achieved significant success at the 2016 Rio Olympics, securing a silver in the 100m and a bronze in the 200m. Bowie also claimed bronze (2015) and gold (2017) in the 100m at the World Championships. Furthermore, she contributed to gold medal victories as part of the U.S. women's 4x100m relay teams at both the 2016 Olympics and 2017 World Championships, solidifying her place as a prominent figure in athletics.
August 27, 1990: Birth of Tori Bowie
On August 27, 1990, Frentorish "Tori" Bowie was born, marking the beginning of her life.
2007: Mississippi State High School Championships
As a junior in 2007, Tori Bowie won Mississippi state high school championships in the 100 m and the long jump.
2008: Mississippi State High School Championships
As a senior in 2008, Tori Bowie won Mississippi state high school championships in the 100 m, 200 m, and long jump.
2010: 2010 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships
In 2010, Tori Bowie jumped nationally at the USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, claiming eighth place overall.
2011: College National Titles
During her junior year in 2011, Tori Bowie won both of her two collegiate national titles. She won the long jump at the Conference USA indoor championship and her first college title in the long jump at the NCAA Division I Women's Indoor Track and Field Championships.
2011: NCAA Division I Long Jump Champion
In 2011, Tori Bowie was a two-time NCAA Division I long jump champion, winning indoors and outdoors while competing for the University of Southern Mississippi.
2012: Graduation from the University of Southern Mississippi
In 2012, Bowie earned her degree in interdisciplinary studies from the University of Southern Mississippi.
2013: Professional Career Begins
In 2013, Tori Bowie began competing in track and field professionally and competed on the Diamond League circuit for the first time.
May 2014: First Diamond League Victory
In May 2014, Tori Bowie won her first Diamond League race with a 200 m victory at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon.
2014: International Debut and Shift to Sprints
After the 2014 World Indoor Championships, where she made her international debut competing in the long jump, Tori Bowie switched her focus to the sprints.
2014: 2014 USATF Indoor Championships
In 2014, at the USATF Indoor Championships, Tori Bowie's runner-up finish in the long jump gained her a spot on the team for the World Indoor Championships in Sopot, Poland.
2015: 2015 USATF Championships and World Championships
In 2015, Tori Bowie won the 100 m at the USATF Championships and earned a spot for the Beijing World Championships in Athletics, where she took the bronze medal.
2015: 2015 World Championships Bronze Medal
In 2015, Tori Bowie won the bronze medal in the 100m at the World Championships.
2016: 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials and Summer Olympics
In 2016, Tori Bowie placed third in the 100 m at the U.S. Olympic Trials. At the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, she won a silver medal in the 100 m, a bronze in the 200 m, and a gold medal in the 4 × 100 m relay.
2016: 2016 Rio Olympic Medals
In 2016, at the Rio Olympics, Tori Bowie won the silver medal in the 100m and bronze in the 200m. She also earned a gold medal as part of the U.S. women's 4 × 100m relay team.
2017: 2017 World Athletics Championships
At the 2017 World Athletics Championships in London, Tori Bowie won the gold medal in the 100-meter dash.
2017: 2017 World Championships Gold Medal
In 2017, Tori Bowie won the gold medal in the 100m at the World Championships and earned a gold medal as part of U.S. women's 4 × 100m relays.
April 2019: Robison Invitational and Doha World Championships
In April 2019, at the Robison Invitational in Provo, Utah, Tori Bowie jumped the entry standard for the Doha World Championships in Qatar. She finished fourth in Doha.
April 23, 2023: Death of Tori Bowie
On April 23, 2023, Tori Bowie passed away, marking the end of her life.
May 2, 2023: Discovery of Death
On May 2, 2023, Tori Bowie was found dead at her home in Orange County, Florida, after authorities performed a wellness check. It was later determined that she died on April 23, 2023 from complications of childbirth.
2023: Death Due to Childbirth Complications
In 2023, Tori Bowie died from complications of childbirth.
