The College of Wisconsin campus is mourning the dying of a beloved monitor and cross nation star.
Sarah Shulze, 21, died by suicide on April 13, her household introduced.
“Balancing athletics, lecturers and the calls for of daily life overwhelmed her in a single, determined second,” Shulze’s household stated. “Such as you, we’re shocked and grief stricken whereas holding on tightly to all that Sarah was.”
The California-born runner was a junior and member of the cross nation, indoor monitor and outside monitor groups on the College of Wisconsin.
Wisconsin officers launched an announcement Friday concerning the beloved scholar, who was described as a mild soul and adorned student-athlete.
“The Wisconsin Athletics neighborhood is heartbroken by the sudden passing of Sarah Shulze,” the university said. “We prolong our deepest sympathies and honest condolences to Sarah’s household, associates and Badger teammates throughout this terribly tough time.”
She earned tutorial all-Massive Ten honors in 2020 and 2021 for cross nation and in 2021 whereas operating at Wisconsin.
A 2019 graduate of Oak Park Excessive, Shulze was a star distance runner at her highschool. She was named Ventura County Athlete of the Yr and earned a scholarship to Wisconsin in 2018.
Shulze’s household launched the Sarah Shulze Basis to advance and help girls’s rights, scholar athletes and psychological well being.
Funeral providers at each College of Wisconsin Madison and in California have been introduced. The UW Madison service shall be held at campus on April 24 from 5-8 p.m.
The California service shall be held at Calvary Group Church on Might 2 at 3 pm.
Shulze is survived by her dad and mom, Brigitte and Scott, and her sisters Abbey and Ella.
If you’re combating suicidal ideas or are experiencing a psychological well being disaster and reside in New York Metropolis, you’ll be able to name 1-888-NYC-WELL without spending a dime and confidential disaster counseling. When you reside outdoors the 5 boroughs, you’ll be able to dial the 24/7 Nationwide Suicide Prevention hotline at 1-800-273-8255 or go to SuicidePreventionLifeline.org.
