The New York Times – Sports:
An autopsy report listed respiratory distress and eclampsia as possible complications. Bowie was 32.
Category: Track and Field
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Two N.C.A.A. Titles in 25 Minutes? Britton Wilson Is Up for It.
The New York Times – Sports:
Britton Wilson of Arkansas is a favorite to win the N.C.A.A. titles in both the 400 meters and the 400-meter hurdles. She’ll need to recover quickly between the two.
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Carl Lewis Hopes to Lead ‘Speed City’ to a National Title
The New York Times – Sports:
Lewis, the American track and field legend, is now head coach of the sport at the University of Houston. He expects excellence, and an N.C.A.A. Division I team title.
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Jim Hines, First to Sprint 100 Meters in Under 10 Seconds, Dies at 76
The New York Times – Sports:
He ran a gold-medal-winning time of 9.95 seconds at the Mexico City Olympics in 1968, setting an official world record that held for 15 years.
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Bou Samnang Lost Southeast Asian Games Race, but Won Praise
The New York Times – Sports:
Video of the Cambodian runner Bou Samnang’s rain-soaked performance in a 5,000-meter race resonated with fans who applauded her gritty determination.
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Why Do Runners Still Race With Paper Pinned to Their Shirts?
The New York Times – Sports:
Racing bibs have tags that help track and identify runners. But they are also a good place for sponsors’ names.
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Tori Bowie’s Hometown Celebrates Her Life Amid Mystery of Her Death
The New York Times – Sports:
Mourners at a visitation and funeral in Mississippi remembered Tori Bowie as an inspiration on the track while also searching for answers about how her life ended.
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Erika Kemp Wants to See More Runners Who Look Like Her
The New York Times – Sports:
Kemp, who had a solid marathon debut in Boston during a race with racial controversy on the sidelines, did not run cross-country until college. “There wasn’t anyone that looked like me.”
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Tori Bowie, World Champion Sprinter, Is Dead at 32
The New York Times – Sports:
She won three Olympic medals in 2016, including a gold, and the world championship the next year in an intense 100-meter dash.