Christian Miller (sprinter)

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Christian Miller
Personal information
NationalityUnited States
Born (2006-05-16) 16 May 2006 (age 17)
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, which he lowered to 9.93 seconds in April 2024.

Early life[edit]

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[edit]

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. As well as his world under-18 record it broke the American U20 record, beating the 9.97 set by Trayvon Bromell in June 2014.[9]

References[edit]

  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.

External links[edit]

Records
Preceded by Boys' World Youth Best Holder, 100 metres
8 July 2023 – present
(shared with Thailand Puripol Boonson from 30 September 2023)
Incumbent