COLUMBIA S.C.
Shalonda Solomon and Natasha Hastings joined South Carolina together and helped each other rise to national champions. So it seemed fitting, three years later, that the two would start their pro careers in tandem.
Both Solomon and Hastings said Wednesday they would forfeit their senior seasons with the Gamecocks for professional opportunities.
Each were three-time NCAA champions at South Carolina, with Hastings setting the college record at 400 meters with her 49.84 second performance as she took second at last week’s USA Championships.
“I had three great years with Tasha and all my teammates here,” Solomon said.
Solomon signed with agent Mark Wetmore, who also represents track stars like Tyson Gay and Tonique Williams-Darling. Hastings was in the final stages of firming up her representation.
Judging from their college performances, the future looks fast and successful for both.
