Christian Miller (born 16 May 2006) is an American track and field athlete who competes as a sprinter.[1] In July 2023, he ran 10.06 seconds for the 100 metres, an U18 World Record. The following season, he lowered his personal best to 9.93 seconds.
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 16 May 2006 St. Johns County, Florida, United States |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Sprint |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | 60m: 7.18 (Colorado Springs, 2024) 100m: 9.93 (Clermont, 2024) 200m: 20.51 (Eugene, 2023) |
Early life
editMiller is from St. Johns County, Florida, where he attended Creekside High School.[2] In November 2023, he signed a letter of intent to join the University of Georgia.[3]
Career
editIn 2023, he became the USATF U20 champion in the 100m and 200m running times of 10.06 seconds and 20.51 seconds to win each, respectively.[4] His 100m time was a junior class record and the fourth-fastest time in high school history.[5] His 100m time overtook Puripol Boonson to set the U18 world record.[6][7][8]
In April 2024, he ran a wind-legal 9.93 seconds for the 100 metres in Florida at the age of 17 years-old, breaking the previous American U20 record of 9.97 set by Trayvon Bromell in June 2014.[9]
On October 15, 2024, Miller announced that he has signed a professional contract with Puma and will forgo his collegiate career.[10]
References
edit- ^ "Christian Miller". World Athletics. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
- ^ Freeman, Clayton (20 April 2024). "Just how fast was that? Creekside senior Christian Miller races to world No. 1 for 2024". Jakcsonville.com. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
- ^ Mull, Cory (13 November 2023). "The Top Five Men's Programs To Win National Signing Day". Mile Split. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
- ^ Freeman, Clayton. "Track kings: Creekside's Christian Miller, Nease's Rheinhardt Harrison race to USATF title". Jacksonville.com. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
- ^ Casey, Tom (September 12, 2023). "Christian Miller, Nation's Top Sprint Recruit, Deciding On These Programs". flotrack.org. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
- ^ Goh, ZK (12 July 2023). "Puripol Boonson: Top facts to know about the Thai sprint sensation". Olympics.com. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
- ^ Smythe, Steve (July 11, 2023). "World-leading sprints in US and Jamaican champs – overseas round up". Athletics Weekly. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
- ^ Expone, Olivia (9 July 2023). "Christian Miller Clocks 10.06 For No. 4 All-Time In The 100m". Mile Split. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
- ^ "Christian Miller Breaks U20 American 100m Record In 9.93". Flotrack. 20 April 2024. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
- ^ 18-Year-Old Phenom Christian Miller Signs With PUMA, Flotrack, Dan Hall, October 15, 2024.