Shelby Daniele, a standout track athlete for Cal Poly, died last week, the program announced last week. She was 23.
Cal Poly Athletics said it was « deeply saddened » to learn of Daniel’s death. She died only months after graduating from school with a master’s degree in agriculture with distinction.
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« Shelby was an exceptional student-athlete on the Cal Poly track and field team for five years, graduating from Cal Poly this spring with her master’s in agriculture with distinction, » the school said.
« She was a six-time All-Big West honoree, a two-time Big West champion, a team captain and is a school record holder, but more importantly, she was an incredible teammate and leader. She cared deeply for those around her, had a remarkable heart and was a role model for so many. »
Shelby Daniele was a top star in indoor track. (Erin Woodiel / Argus Leader / USA TODAY NETWORK)
Brian Brandenburg, a father of a fellow athlete attending Cal Poly, wrote in a Facebook post that Daniele died of a brain aneurysm. He said she was an inspiration to his daughter Eva to choose to run track for the school.
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« In honor of National Daughters Day, I get to scream from the rooftop, » Brandenburg’s post read. « Tori and Eva have been a blessing in so many ways. They are both great young women. Loving, kind, thoughtful, smart and beautiful. But my joy is crushed tonight.
« The young lady that was the driving force in Eva’s decision to run Track at Cal Poly, Shelby Daniele, passed away last night of a brain aneurism. Completely heartbreaking. This is Eva’s 3rd day of classes and practice. Hug your children every time you can and tell them you love them every day. Please say a prayer for Shelby and her family. »
Shelby Dniele allegedly died of a brain aneurysm. (MACABE BROWN / Courier & Press / USA TODAY NETWORK)
Daniele was a sprinter for the Mustangs. She is the school-record holder in the women’s indoor 200-meter with a 24.69 mark and No. 2 all-time in women’s indoor 60-meter with a 7.62 mark.
According to her bio on the school’s website, she detailed her reason for attending Cal Poly.
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« I believe it’s the best school for me to grow in academics and athletics, and it’s a place I feel I would be comfortable at because it’s so close to home, » Daniele said.
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