Duane Solomon: Bang Bang Theory

Published by Spikes Magazine on November 11, 2013

It only took a quarter of a second to transform the career of Duane Solomon.

A solid 1:45 performer for many years, the 6ft 3ins 800m runner appeared destined for a career on the periphery of the world-class bracket.

But everything changed in May last year, at the 2012 US Olympic Trials. Solomon, from Lompoc in California, announced his arrival by producing the quickest race of his life.