Former Cal Poly track and field star Shelby Daniele reportedly died of a brain aneurysm Wednesday, following the death of the 23-year-old standout athlete.
Danielle's cause of death was revealed last week by the father of fellow California NCAA Division I athlete Brian Brandenburg. facebook post last week.
Brandenburg, who paid tribute to his two daughters, Tori and Eva, in a post on National Daughters Day, shared that Danielle was the “driving force” behind Eva choosing to run track at Cal Poly. .
“My joy is shattered tonight. Shelby Danielle, the young woman who was the driving force behind Eva's decision to run Cal Poly track and field, passed away last night from a brain aneurysm,” Brandenburg said. I wrote it.
“Completely heartbroken. This is Eva's third day of classes and practice. Hug the kids whenever you can and tell them you love them every day. Please pray for Shelby and her family.”
A cerebral aneurysm is a bulge in a weakened blood vessel in or around the brain, and is considered life-threatening if it ruptures. cleveland clinic.
Brain aneurysms can affect anyone at any age, are more common in women, and symptoms vary depending on whether they are unruptured or ruptured.
“Up to 6% of people in the United States have an aneurysm in the brain that does not bleed (unruptured aneurysm).Ruptured brain aneurysms are much less common, affecting approximately 30,000 people in the United States each year. Masu.”
California Polytechnic State University Athletics Stadium announced Danielle's death In an emotional Instagram post Friday, they called their former star a “role model” and “a great teammate and leader.”
“She was a great teammate and leader. She cared deeply for those around her, had a great heart, and was a role model to many,” the school's athletics department wrote.
“Shelby was a truly unique athlete who will be greatly missed by everyone in the Cal Poly community. Our condolences go out to her family and friends.”
The University of California sprinter competed in the Mustangs for five years from 2020 to 2024.
Danielle earned her Bachelor's degree in Agriculture from California Institute of Technology in 2023.
In June, the collegiate sprinter posed with a big smile alongside her parents as she celebrated graduating with honors with a master's degree in agriculture.
Danielle holds the Mustang program record for fastest indoor 200 meters at 24.69 seconds.
She also ran the second fastest times in school history in the 60 meters and 100 meters indoors at 11.58 seconds, and finished second in the 200 meters at the 2024 Big West Championships.
Danielle finished 43rd in her final collegiate NCAA West Qualifier meet in Arkansas on May 23 with a time of 23.65 seconds, aided by the wind.
The Clovis, Calif., native was a rising star at Buchanan High School before attending Cal State, winning the CIF state title in the 200-meter individual race in her senior year with a time of 23.73 seconds.
She pursued a career in agriculture “so that I could improve the environment and contribute to society.”
Danielle's sister paid tribute to her “best friend”.
“My worst nightmare happened this morning, September 25, 2024. My sister, my best friend, left Earth to be with God. I'll never understand why, but she's exactly where she's supposed to be.'' Jessica Reichman he wrote on Instagram.
“I wish we could have spent the rest of our lives together, but things will be different now, and we will get through it. You were the light of everyone's lives, and it's incredible I can't talk to you anymore. I love you forever, baby,” the grieving sister added.
Danielle's family held a candlelight vigil for her Friday night at Buchanan High School, according to a Facebook post.
