Frentorish "Tori" Bowie was an American track and field athlete best known for being an Olympic medalist and world champion in sprint events, having won gold and silver medals at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Bowie started her athletic career as a long jumper, but she transitioned to sprinting in 2014, which proved to be a wise decision. She quickly became one of the top sprinters in the world, setting personal bests and breaking records. In 2015, she won a gold medal in th... moreFrentorish "Tori" Bowie was an American track and field athlete best known for being an Olympic medalist and world champion in sprint events, having won gold and silver medals at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Bowie started her athletic career as a long jumper, but she transitioned to sprinting in 2014, which proved to be a wise decision. She quickly became one of the top sprinters in the world, setting personal bests and breaking records. In 2015, she won a gold medal in the 100-meter event at the Pan American Games, and in 2016, she won the silver medal in the 100-meter event and the gold medal in the 4x100-meter relay event at the Olympics. Bowie's success on the track earned her numerous accolades, including being named USA Track and Field's Athlete of the Year in 2014 and 2018. She was also named the IAAF's Female Athlete of the Year in 2017. Bowie was a role model for many aspiring athletes, and her legacy in the sport of track and field will be remembered for years to come.
