A biography for Tori Bowiehasn’t been written yet.
“I never wanted my grandmother to leave my side.”
“It's like a dream come true, coming to the Olympic trails and leaving being the champion.”
“My grandmother's number-one rule was that once you start something, you don't quit. From a young age, she never let me give up on anything.”
“I train my entire body to be strong. To be a professional athlete, we need every part to be strong - the core, the legs, arms.”
“Being a runner has brought me a lot of patience, and patience goes a long way in life.”
“I'm extremely content with my silver and bronze medals. But once I won the gold, I fell in love.”
“I think the most important healthy habit is to rest. Eight hours... every night.”
“I love the Bosu ball. At least two or three times a week, I'm on the Bosu ball just doing a ton of balance work. It keeps my body in tip-top shape.”
“You have to bury nerves, because they can either destroy you or give you that extra boost. You have to use your nerves in a good way. Don't let them destroy you.”
“We all have a story, and I wouldn't trade my story for anything.”
“I love breakfast. I could eat breakfast for every meal of the day. I can't go without eggs.”
“I feel like doing my makeup before a race is part of my uniform. I always come out with a hair scarf or a headband, and I try to wear a new one for each race.”
“I am going to branch out to acting and do more modeling.”
“I'm really blessed to have so many people supporting me.”
“My favourite place to train is in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, where I train with my aunt and sister during the off-season. It is basically a flat, grassy area by the side of the road where we have made a path to run on.”
“Your body can't get stronger or more powerful unless you're balanced.”
“The first thing I pack for meets is my makeup bag!”
“I've always felt more prepared whenever I do my makeup.”
“I learned always to follow your heart.”
“It's hard to find powder and things for my skin tone. I look at Rihanna's collection, and I'm always in awe because there's a shade that exists for every skin tone.”