Christian Miller, a high school track and field standout who ran the 100 meters in 9.93 seconds before his 18th birthday, has signed a professional contract with Puma. Despite offers from various shoe companies, Miller chose Puma to support his professional career. He will continue training in Florida with his coach, Ricky Fields, and also pursue online classes at Liberty University. Miller aims to establish himself as one of the top sprinters in the world, with aspirations to compete in the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. His decision to go pro directly out of high school was influenced by his success at the U.S. Olympic track and field trials, where he finished fifth. Miller’s impressive times have already placed him among the fastest young sprinters in history. By forgoing NCAA eligibility and turning pro, he hopes to continue his upward trajectory in the sport and compete with some of the world’s best sprinters. Miller’s decision to bypass college for a professional career is not common, but other young athletes who have made similar choices like Noah Lyles and Erriyon Knighton have found success and gone on to become medalists on the world stage. By signing with Puma and focusing on his training, Miller is optimistic about his future in track and field.
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