Christian Miller, a high school track and field star, turned down NCAA opportunities to sign a professional contract with Puma straight out of high school. Miller, known for running the 100 meters in 9.93 seconds, will focus on training for the 100 and 200 meters under his coach in Jacksonville, Florida, while taking online classes at Liberty University. He believes he can become one of the top sprinters in track and field and is aiming to make a name for himself by the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. The terms of his contract with Puma were not disclosed, but his agent described it as one of the most lucrative for a debut pro athlete in the sport. Miller decided to go pro based on his success in high school and his performance at the U.S. Olympic trials, where he finished fifth in the 100 meters. He is confident in his abilities to compete with the world’s best sprinters and aims to break the U20 world record. Miller is following in the footsteps of other athletes who have turned pro straight out of high school, such as Noah Lyles and Erriyon Knighton, who have found success at global competitions. He sees his experience at the Olympic trials as a preview of what his professional career will be like and is eager to prove himself on the world stage.
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Puma Signs Next Top Sprinter Straight From Track, Skipping College
