PUMA has officially signed 18-year-old American sprinter Christian Miller, a rising star in track and field.
Miller, who just graduated from St. Johns Creekside High School in Florida, has had a remarkable journey over the past year and a half. His rapid rise in the sport has placed him among a select group of athletes who have chosen to turn professional straight out of high school, skipping NCAA eligibility.
Miller first made headlines in July 2023 with a stunning performance at the USA Track & Field U-20 Outdoor National Championships in Eugene, Oregon, where he clocked 10.08 seconds in the 100m. This time made him the fourth-fastest American high schooler ever at that distance.
He didn’t stop there. In April 2024, Miller ran a personal best of 9.93 seconds in the 100m at just 17 years old, breaking the Under-18 world record, setting a new American Under-20 record, and recording the third fastest time ever by an Under-20 sprinter.
“Christian is undoubtedly one of the most exciting young sprinters we’ve seen in years, and he’s already rewriting the record books,” said Pascal Rolling, PUMA’s Director of Sports Marketing. “His maturity and decision to go pro at such a young age is a testament to his ambition, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome him to the PUMA family.”
Miller himself is eager to get started: “I want to be the best, and to do that, you have to be with the best – for me, that’s always been PUMA. The brand represents speed, and their athletes are champions. That’s what I aim for, and I can’t wait to kick off the season.”