Former Cal Poly Track and Field Star Shelby Daniele's Alleged Cause of Death Shared by Family Friend

Mar. 15, 2025

Brian Brandenburg, who says he’s the father of one of Daniele’s friends,posted on Facebookthat the 23-year-old died of a brain aneurysm.

Daniele’s former team at Cal Poly shared the news of her death on Instagram on Thursday, Sept. 26. They said the record-breaking runner was an “amazing person” and “everything you want an athlete to be.”

Per theFresno Bee, on Friday, Sept. 27, hundreds gathered at a memorial service for Daniele at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Fresno, Calif., to honor her memory. It’s the spot where she showed her early athletic ability as a member of the track and field team at Buchanan High School.

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One speaker at Daniele’s memorial service said that “She made an impact on everybody’s lives” and that “She was one in a million,” according to the outlet.

Inher obituary, Daniele was remembered for her kindness to others.

Daniele was an “exceptional student-athlete” who spent five years lending her talents to the program, per the post. Her career highlights include being a “six-time All-Big West honoree,” a “two-time Big West champion,” a school record holder and a team captain.

According to theCal Poly website, she holds the school record for the indoor 200 meter (24.69 seconds), holds the No. 2 all-time spot in the women’s indoor 60 meter (7.62 seconds), had tied the No. 2 women’s 100 meter record (11.58 seconds) and was No. 3 all-time in the women’s outdoor 200 meter (23.57 seconds).

Daniele’s funeral will be held on Oct. 14 in Clovis, Calif.

source: people.com