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    Salvitore Stitchmo

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    1 year ago 05/03/2023 10:13am EDT
    re: ComeONnow

    ComeONnow wrote:

    Those in the know can confirm she was blackballed by USATF, adidas, her coach etc

    I would pump the brakes on this one chief.

    Tori as was obvious, was an incredible athletic talent but one that struggled with genuine mental health issues. Not "sports psychology" issues - you know, athletes that get into high level sport then when the realization sets in that it's actually hard start claiming "mental health" - but genuine mental health issues.

    There was the publicized incident with Miller-Uibo in Braumanns group that led to her needing to exit the group, an incident at a bank which resulted in her entering psychiatric care for a period of time and other sad incidents over the last 2-3 years all surrounding real mental health issues.

    So she wasn't blackballed by anyone, she was a young woman that needed help - but one that did not have the infrastructure around her to get her that help on a consistent basis. This really sucks - my interactions with her were only positive (for what that is worth) and it's a real tragedy.

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    C/M Runner

    Member since 06/02/2009.

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    1 year ago 05/03/2023 10:24am EDT
    re: 695327

    695327 wrote:

    C/M Runner wrote:

    Can anyone verify if Tori was depressed? That one instragram post that was referenced earlier in this thread first suggested it but when questioned on IG, the person did not provide a legitimate response on how he "knew" she was depressed.

    Why would someone feel comfortable telling a stranger (you) personal 'legitimate response' information like that? Think about it.

    First of all, I didn't ask. Someone else did.

    The response was the following: "it’s real. God is the source"

    The person could have said "I was friends with her", if that is true.

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    El Keniano

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    1 year ago 05/03/2023 10:29am EDT
    re: dullard

    Brutal news! Why was she blackballed?

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    El Keniano

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    1 year ago 05/03/2023 10:32am EDT
    re: Salvitore Stitchmo

    Salvitore Stitchmo wrote:

    ComeONnow wrote:

    Those in the know can confirm she was blackballed by USATF, adidas, her coach etc

    I would pump the brakes on this one chief.

    Tori as was obvious, was an incredible athletic talent but one that struggled with genuine mental health issues. Not "sports psychology" issues - you know, athletes that get into high level sport then when the realization sets in that it's actually hard start claiming "mental health" - but genuine mental health issues.

    There was the publicized incident with Miller-Uibo in Braumanns group that led to her needing to exit the group, an incident at a bank which resulted in her entering psychiatric care for a period of time and other sad incidents over the last 2-3 years all surrounding real mental health issues.

    So she wasn't blackballed by anyone, she was a young woman that needed help - but one that did not have the infrastructure around her to get her that help on a consistent basis. This really sucks - my interactions with her were only positive (for what that is worth) and it's a real tragedy.

    Thanks for this explanation. People on Twitter are already apportioning blame and that's never a good idea.

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    1 year ago 05/03/2023 10:38am EDT
    re: Context

    Context wrote:

    09u09ui09ui wrote:

    Thank you but that isn't being "black balled from USA Track and Field" as the post states. That is being banned from one building. I interpret that quote as being denied entry into any USATF sanctioned event but there is no context in the accusation.

    Well, I've said what I know. There might be more information that her family may or may not disclose when or if they see fit. For now we shouldn't speculate and unite to wish her family and friends well.

    I really appreciate the info. That response wasn't really directed at you, more a general response into the ether. I don't follow the minutia of T&F that closely so all I knew about her was she looked like she had a promising future and then she wasn't at any of the televised meets I watched.

    Earlier I said it looked like suicide but I guess I shouldn't jump to that conclusion. I know quite a few people that accidentally OD'd while self-treating depression so it could easily be that.

    Her history does seem to point towards mental illness but I hope anyone that is feeling like she is gets help before they end up dead no matter the method.

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    did

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    1 year ago 05/03/2023 10:48am EDT
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    This appears to just be shoddy clickbait reporting quality by ESPN - combining headlines / stories. From what I can see the two deaths appear to be unlinked / unrelated.

    Fwiw ArkansasRazorbacks.com reported Davis' May 1 death on May 1, and WA reported it on on May 3

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    did

    Member since 01/23/2014.

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    1 year ago 05/03/2023 10:49am EDT
    re: RIPTori

    RIP. Amazing performer.

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    JMysterio

    Member since 06/13/2019.

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    1 year ago 05/03/2023 10:50am EDT
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    I don't think so he died a few days ago at 51.

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    Anonymous Poster

    1 year ago 05/03/2023 11:37am EDT
    re: Salvitore Stitchmo

    She was really talented. This is sad. RIP

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    Iron Bars

    Member since 04/25/2021.

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    1 year ago 05/03/2023 11:53am EDT
    re: whaat?

    Terrible news. Absolutely tragic.

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    jeff tallon

    Member since 06/21/2015.

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    1 year ago 05/03/2023 12:41pm EDT
    re: RIPTori

    Thats sad.she came across as a very nice person.

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    Anonymous Poster

    1 year ago 05/03/2023 1:09pm EDT
    re: RIPTori

    Thoughts and prayers to the family.

    Wonder what Rae’s meant though - she’s the first I can think of

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    Anonymous Poster

    1 year ago 05/03/2023 1:41pm EDT
    re: Salvitore Stitchmo

    So very sad to hear.

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    Anonymous Poster

    1 year ago 05/03/2023 1:53pm EDT
    re: RIPTori

    RIPTori wrote:

    I do not want any disrespectful rumours about long-term drug effects,

    Then why the heck did you write that?

    You are starting rumors just by putting that out there to start.

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