U.S. track star and three-time Olympic medalist Tori Bowie has died at the age of 32.
Bowie was found dead in her Florida home, according to her agent. A cause of death has not been released.
"We're [devastated] to share the very sad news that Tori Bowie has passed away," Icon Management said in a statement on Twitter. "We've lost a client, dear friend, daughter and sister. Tori was a champion ... a beacon of light that shined so bright! We're truly heartbroken and our prayers are with the family and friends."
USA Track & Field, the National Governing Body for track and field, also mourned Bowie's death on Twitter.
"USATF is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Tori Bowie, a three-time Olympic medalist and two-time world champion," the organization said. "Her impact on the sport is immeasurable, and she will be greatly missed."
According to the Associated Press, Orange County Sheriff's deputies responded to a home Tuesday afternoon for a welfare check of a woman in her 30s who had not been seen or heard from in several days. Deputies found Bowie dead inside the home, noting that there were no signs of foul play, per the report.
A cause of death remains under investigation.
Bowie won three medals at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -- including the gold in the 4x100 meter relay along with a silver medal in the 100 meter dash and bronze in the 200 meter dash.
Bowie was also named the world's fastest woman in 2017 after winning the 100 meter dash at the World Athletics Championships in London with a time of 10.85 seconds.
She last competed in June 2022 at the Star Athletics Sprint Series in Montverde, Florida, according to World Athletics.
Tianna Bartoletta, who was part of the gold medal-winning relay team, posted a tribute to Bowie on Instagram.
"I have so many feelings and I'm trying to be very careful about how I express them," she wrote. "We really have got to start doing better by each other- help each other LIVE in peace before we lay them to rest in it."
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