An autopsy report revealed that Olympian Tori Bowie died during childbirth and may have experienced complications including respiratory distress and eclampsia, according to CBS News. But what happened to the baby? According to the medical examiner, the baby was stillborn.
More from Mom.com: Olympic Gold Medalist Tori Bowie Was '7 to 8 Months Pregnant' When She Was Found Dead
As Mom.com previously reported, the CDC released a report stating that about 700 people die from pregnancy or postpartum each year, and Black women account for two-thirds
of the deaths reported. Thousands more experience complications during childbirth.
Bowie had an outstanding career during her time as an Olympian, CNN reports. She won three medals at the 2016 Olympic Games and last competed in June 2022.
