DUANE SOLOMON missed the Olympics but....He's been nominated for Lompoc Locker Room's Athlete of the Year.
The USC 800 runner in his final collegiate year posted several times in the 1:45s, placed third in the NCAA finals, then advanced to the finals at the Olympic trials, where he finished sixth.
Solomon then gained sponsorship for a short trip to Europe, where he won two races, and placed second in another. He is now training in Southern California with American 800-meter record holder Johnny Gray, pointing toward making the USA's team in 2009.
Solomon joins 85-year-old swimmer Jurgen Schmidt, Upper Iowa linebacker Mike Slaughter, Kansas City Royals pitcher Danny Duffy, Penn State cornerback Lydell Sargeant, LHS wrestler Masson Blow, Nevada running back Vai Taua and University of Mary point guard Geoff West among the nominees for Lompoc Locker Room Male Athlete of the Year 2008. Results will be announced by Lompoc Locker Room's Blue Ribbon Panel beginning December 20. Nominees in all four categories (male, female, coach and team) may be seen in the right hand column below our sponsors.
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