In June, Daniele posed with a large smile alongside her parents as she celebrated graduating with her master’s degree in agriculture with distinction.

Former collegiate track star Shelby Daniele has died. She was 23 years old. Daniele was a sprinter at California Polytechnic State University. The school’s athletic department confirmed her death in a September 27 social media post.

Shelby Daniele had been a top performer on the track-and-field team since 2020. She holds the school record in the women’s indoor 200-meter and is a six-time All-Big West honoree and a two-time Big West champion, according to Cal Poly.

Shelby Daniele is being remembered as an "amazing person" and "everything you want an athlete to be," as her California alma maters' track teams — at both Cal Poly and Buchanan High School in Clovis — shared the news of her death in heartfelt tributes on Instagram and Facebook on Thursday, Sept. 26, and Friday, Sept. 27.

Two days ago, California Polytechnic State University had devastating news to share with its community. Former track star Shelby Daniele has passed away. She was just 23 years old. Daniele was a two-time Big West champion and six-time All-Big West honoree on the track.

Former collegiate track star Shelby Daniele has died. She was 23. Daniele was previously a sprinter for California Polytechnic State University’s track and field team. Her death was announced by the school’s athletic department on Friday7.