SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- A Syracuse University student who runs for the women's track and field team was found dead Saturday morning in a New York City hotel room.

Sabrina Marsha-Gaye Cammock, 21, was found around 9:20 a.m. inside a room she was sharing with friends at the Edison Hotel, at 228 W. 47th St., the New York Daily News reported.

Sabrina Cammock

Syracuse University confirmed Cammock's death Saturday evening.

"It is a painful time for our entire campus community whenever we are faced with a tragedy such as this," Rebecca Reed Kantrowitz, senior vice president and dean of Student Affairs, said.

"We know those in Falk College and Athletics are especially affected, and our thoughts are with the students, teammates, faculty, and staff who are part of these communities."

Cammock, of Queens, was a senior majoring in public health at Syracuse's David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics. Cammock ran for the women's track and field team, specializing in sprint distances.

"Sabrina was a wonderful and remarkable person and student-athlete," Chris Fox, track and field head coach, said in a statement. "Our team and coaching staff are devastated by her loss. All of our thoughts are with Sabrina's family and friends."

Cammock ran indoor and outdoor track at Syracuse for four years and is the school record holder 4x100-meter relay. She had competed as recently as last week, when she placed 13th overall in the 60-meter race at the ACC Indoor Championships.

Kevin C. Quinn, senior vice president for public affairs, said Saturday that Cammock had not been in New York City for a track competition or university related function.

The New York Police Department said the medical examiner is working to determine a cause of death.

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SU runner Justyn Knight on Sabrina Cammock's death: "I just found out...it's heartbreaking. She just always had a smile if I said hi." — Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) March 8, 2015