Shelby Daniele, a previous star student at Buchanan High and Cal Poly, unexpectedly killed prematurely at the age of 23, a few months after receiving her master’s in agriculture.Shelby Daniele’s unexpected passing stunned her friends, family, and the athletic community at both her former high school and college in Fresno, California. She was well-known for her kind heart, her academic achievement, and her record-breaking track and field performances. When the news was announced.
Her relatives and those from her hometown have spoken out.Cal Poly Track and Field posted an Instagram message on September 26, 2024, announcing Shelby’s passing and offering their condolences for her contributions to the team.Her five years as an athlete at the institution, her academic successes, and her captaincy were all highlighted in the article. The statement said, “Shelby was truly one of a kind and will be dearly missed by everyone in the Cal Poly community.”Shelby’s original track star school, Buchanan High School, also expressed their sorrow on Facebook. They remembered her amazing showing in the 2019 California State Meet, where she took first place in the 200 meters and contributed to the team’s victory. She was also recognized by the school as a kind and giving individual who supported the program long after she graduated. Brian Weaver, Shelby’s high school track coach, called her “everything you want a young athlete to be.”He remembered with fondness how Shelby guided her team to championships and continued to grow both personally and athletically. He recalled a time in 2019 when Shelby informed him she was worn out and sore from a full weekend of racing at the state championships.
