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BUDAPEST, Hungary — Olympic gold medalist Tori Bowie's autopsy included an easy-to-overlook notation beneath the heading "Medical History:" Bipolar disorder. In track circles, the champion sprinter's mental health struggles were more than an afterthought. They were a stark reality that came to light during training over the years. They also revealed themselves in the Florida neighborhood where police found her body days after the 32-year-old, who was eight months pregnant, died due to what the coroner said were childbirth complications. People who knew the sprinter told The Associated Press they believe mental health played a role in how she handled what became an increasingly difficult pregnancy, and one she dealt with without much assistance from friends, family or medical professionals.
