Christian Miller (sprinter)

For the NFL player, see Christian Miller (American football).
Christian Miller
Personal information
Born (2006-05-16) 16 May 2006 (age 18)
St. Johns County, Florida, United States
Sport
SportAthletics
EventSprint
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)60m: 7.18 (Colorado Springs, 2024)
100m: 9.93 (Clermont, 2024)
200m: 20.51 (Eugene, 2023)

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.

Early life

Miller 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

In 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

  1. ^ "Christian Miller". World Athletics. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ Mull, Cory (13 November 2023). "The Top Five Men's Programs To Win National Signing Day". Mile Split. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
  4. ^ Freeman, Clayton. "Track kings: Creekside's Christian Miller, Nease's Rheinhardt Harrison race to USATF title". Jacksonville.com. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
  5. ^ Casey, Tom (September 12, 2023). "Christian Miller, Nation's Top Sprint Recruit, Deciding On These Programs". flotrack.org. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
  6. ^ Goh, ZK (12 July 2023). "Puripol Boonson: Top facts to know about the Thai sprint sensation". Olympics.com. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
  7. ^ Smythe, Steve (July 11, 2023). "World-leading sprints in US and Jamaican champs – overseas round up". Athletics Weekly. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
  8. ^ Expone, Olivia (9 July 2023). "Christian Miller Clocks 10.06 For No. 4 All-Time In The 100m". Mile Split. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
  9. ^ "Christian Miller Breaks U20 American 100m Record In 9.93". Flotrack. 20 April 2024. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
  10. ^ 18-Year-Old Phenom Christian Miller Signs With PUMA, Flotrack, Dan Hall, October 15, 2024.
Records
Preceded by Boys' World Youth Best Holder, 100 metres
8 July 2023 – present
(shared with Thailand Puripol Boonson from 30 September 2023) 		Incumbent