Olympian Raven Saunders’ Mother Dies Days After Her Silver Medal Win

Simply days after profitable a silver medal on the Tokyo Olympics, Workforce USA shot putter Raven Saunders shared Tuesday that her mom has died. 

Clarissa Saunders died in Orlando, Florida, the place she was attending a watch get together of the competitors for her daughter, her family told WCBD-TV, a information station in Saunders’ hometown of Charleston, South Carolina.

The youthful Saunders, identified by the nickname “Hulk,” tweeted Tuesday that she was taking a break from social media to deal with her psychological well being and household. 

“My mama was an incredible lady and can eternally stay by me. My primary guardian angel,” she wrote. “I’ll at all times and eternally love you.” 

Saunders said earlier this year in a Mother’s Day post that her mother was the primary lady in her life.

“You’ve proven me what power is and for that I can push by something. You’ve proven me relentlessness and for that I’ve discovered dedication. You’ve given me life and proven me love and for that I owe you all the pieces,” she wrote. 

USA Observe and Area provided its condolences Tuesday in a message posted on social media. 

“Her mom leaves behind an unimaginable legacy in her daughter for who we’re so proud and grateful to name our teammate,” it said. “Our ideas and prayers are with the Saunders household throughout this troublesome time.”

Saunders made headlines Sunday when she raised her arms above her head in an X image whereas on the rostrum throughout the medal ceremony, regardless of a ban on protests and demonstrations on the Olympics. She mentioned she did so in recognition of “all people who find themselves oppressed.”