Tauro withdrew from the National Championship race after being diagnosed with a condition, Rhabdomylysis, caused by physical stress, which can have an adverse effect on the kidneys. The senior from Southern Regional HS collapsed twice down the home stretch at the Van Cortlandt Park event. Despite the pair of falls, Danielle managed to hang on and hold the final qualifying position. Earlier reports had her suffering from the flu and dehydration.
The decision by the Michigan bound star not to run in San Diego leaves Ashley Higginson as the sole Jersey representative at the Footlocker Finals race next Saturday.