For a professional athlete,  hanging up the spikes (cleats, gloves, etc.) is a big step. When you are among the best in the world at your sport, it can be a challenge to find a new path in which to excel. For many, it's a process that involves replacing the skills they have honed into second-nature with new, unfamiliar skills that could take time to learn, let alone perfect. 

One of the fastest humans to ever run the 800m, Duane 'Bang' Solomon, will soon be ascending the ranks as a police officer in Arizona. 

It's no secret that law enforcement has been getting some bad press as of late. During a time when there are probably more black people looking to "defund the police" than join the force, why make that move? 

I think we need more people like Duane out there for the right reasons, keeping our streets safe.

Also Covered:

• Running on old school dirt tracks
• Getting lost in Europe
• What could render a pro athlete STARSTRUCK?
• What it means to be a Trojan 
• Why are #UCLABruins such haters?
• Does it have anything to do with USC being better?
• Louie Zamperini: Trojan, POW, and American hero (#Unbroken)

Fun Fact:
If USC had competed as its own country, its 307 total medals would rank 14th among all nations (13th in golds). Trojan Olympians have represented 65 countries all-time and competed in 29 sports.