Former collegiate observe star Shelby Daniele has died. She was 23.

Daniele was beforehand a sprinter for California Polytechnic State College’s observe and area group. Her loss of life was introduced by the varsity’s athletic division on Friday, September 27. She died three days earlier.

“Cal Poly Athletics was deeply saddened to be taught of the current passing of former Cal Poly student-athlete Shelby Daniele,” an Instagram assertion learn. “Shelby was an distinctive student-athlete on the Cal Poly observe and area group for 5 years, graduating from Cal Poly this spring together with her grasp’s in agriculture with distinction. She was a six-time All-Large West honoree, a two-time Large West champion, a group captain and is a faculty file holder, however extra importantly, she was an unimaginable teammate and chief.”

The assertion added, “She cared deeply for these round her, had a outstanding coronary heart and was a task mannequin for thus many. Shelby was actually one in every of a sort and will probably be missed dearly by everybody within the Cal Poly group. Our condolences exit to her household and mates.”

A explanation for loss of life has not been publicly shared.

Previous to her tenure with the Cal Poly Mustangs, Daniele was additionally a standout on her highschool group in Fresno, California.

“She was an enormous a part of our household,” Buchanan Excessive College observe coach Brian Weaver instructed native outlet Your Central Valley. “It was an incredible athlete teaching expertise for me as a result of we needed to get by some issues collectively. That could be a reminiscence that I’ll have without end.”

Weaver added, “She mentored so many athletes. Stored them going when instances have been robust — after graduating she would take her private time to return say hello to all of the coaches and athletes. She was a particularly, extraordinarily fierce competitor however had a lot love and pleasure for each individual that she was round.”

Whereas Weaver will keep in mind Daniele as a observe star, he may even keep in mind her appreciation for all times.

“She beloved every little thing,” Weaver instructed the native information outlet. “If individuals might simply go and do this, love each minute that you’ve, she would need to be remembered for that. She lived life to the fullest.”

In highschool, Daniele helped the group win a state championship in 2019 by her first-place end within the 200-meter race.

Talking to the Fresno Bee, Weaver moreover famous that he had ran into the late athlete per week in the past whereas out for a run and that she’d known as out to say “hello.”

“She at all times made time for her outdated coach,” he added.