College Cross-Country Star Sarah Shulze Dead By Suicide At 21 'In A Single, Desperate Moment'

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College track star Sarah Shulze has tragically passed away. The 21-year-old cross country star from California, who had just finished her junior year competing for the University of Wisconsin, suddenly and unexpectedly died by suicide on April 13, according a statement from her family released on her personal website. Related: ‘Survivor’ Contestant Ralph Kiser Dead Of A Heart Attack At 56 In the information confirming her passing, Sarah’s family shared details about the “single, desperate moment” that altered the course of their lives forever, writing: Shulze, who was originally from Ventura County, California, had been known for her strong athletic performances in track and cross country.

She was been named to the Big Ten Conference All-Academic Team in both 2020 and 2021, according to CBS News.

Mourning her untimely passing, Sarah’s family added: So awful. At the end of last week, the University of Wisconsin also shared a statement about their beloved track star’s death.

Explaining the team’s fraught emotions amid the sad situation, the Badgers shared: Just heartbreaking. More optimistically, on Friday, Shulze’s family announced that they were initiating the Sarah Shulze Foundation, a non-profile seeking to support women’s rights and mental health.