The high school track and field scene has been the hottest it has been in the last few years. But the hottest act of them all is one 18-year-old from Creekside High, Florida. But while the records he’s broken since coming to the scene have surely gotten him some major fanfare, his decisions in the last few months have also resulted in some major heat. The reason? His choice to forgo the opportunity to appear in the NCAA for the University of Georgia. But while this was quite a bold move, the teenager is showing no signs of slowing in 2025.
So, who are we talking about? None other than Christian Miller. And with a blistering 10.02-second run in the season opener in Florida, Miller sent a strong message to all his haters. But that’s not all. En route to his run, he also went past the likes of Christian Coleman, who had run the same in 10.06 seconds. But this wasn’t a one-off performance by the teenager. Miller has dropped a lot of sub-10 performances in the past. He missed the Olympic berth by a whisker, finishing 5th.
Speaking about his previous antics, Miller had one of the best 2024 seasons. Competing at the Pure Athletics Invitational, Miller ran 100m in a record time of 9.93s back in April 2024. With this record, Miller also established a new U18 record. Surely, looking back now at his decision to turn pro, bypassing the NCAA, seems to be the right decision.
Christian Miller ran a 10.02 100m season opener in Florida!
He skipped the NCAA and signed with PUMA after a 5th place finish at the U.S. Olympics trials in a season that saw him go sub-10 multiple times while in high school
At only 18-year-old he’s ready for his rookie season! pic.twitter.com/JkPpz8XUVl
— RoriDunk (@FitzDunk) April 20, 2025
Meanwhile, this was not all. Looking at his exquisite performance, Miller managed to grab a significant amount of eyeballs. A lot of reputed brands approached Miller to take him under their wings. However, after a lot of deliberation, the teenage sensation made a wise decision to side with PUMA. Not to forget, this is the very same brand that has Usain Bolt in its ranks. And while the terms of his deal with PUMA has not been disclosed, Miller has revealed why he is the next great US sprinter.
Christian Miller is sprinting past high school dreams and chasing world domination
Christian Miller isn’t just sprinting—he’s declaring his arrival. At 18, the Jacksonville native believes he’s on a mission. And that’s to become the world’s fastest man. The shift in his mindset is unmistakable. “Last year, I was trying to be one of the best sprinters in high school. Now I’m trying to be the best in the world,” Miller says, a statement as bold as the times he’s been putting on the clock.
With a 9.93-second burst at just 17, an American U-20 record, and a facility record of 9.95 at Philadelphia’s historic Franklin Field, Miller has already left a mark that veterans spend years chasing. By the time he turned 18, he’d made the U.S. Olympic Trials final and clocked 9.94—proof that his ambitions are well-founded. His decision to go pro, skipping college competition despite signing with Georgia, wasn’t made lightly.
But the allure of competing on the world stage—and a lucrative Puma deal—was too powerful. “I feel like it will not only push my name nationally, but it will push it out globally as well,” he says. The mission is clear. The mindset is sharp. And the message Christian Miller is sending to the world? He’s not just chasing greatness—he expects it.
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