How Did Nobody Catch Me?

Published by SPIKES on April 15, 2016

Last month Boris Berian struck world indoor 800m gold with a classic front-running display. The American tells us how he went from flipping burgers to the top of the world.

Sister Act

Born and raised in Colorado Springs to an Afro-American dad and German mother, Boris Berian was inspired to run by his older sister, Leslie. A nine-time state champion, his 400m sprinting sibling left a lasting impression on kid brother.

“It was my sister that made me decide I wanted to run,” admits Berian, who began his own athletics journey aged 12. “I went to lots of her meets and I loved watching her run.”