Why American sprint legend Justin Gatlin is excited about Christian Miller.
American sprinting legend Justin Gatlin has weighed in on why fans should be especially excited about teenage sensation Christian Miller heading into the 2025 season.
Miller, an 18-year-old sprinting prodigy from Jacksonville, Florida, has taken the track and field world by storm with his electrifying performances.
In April 2024, during his senior year at Creekside High School, he clocked a blistering 9.93 seconds in the 100 meters, cementing his status as one of the fastest teenagers in history.
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This achievement placed him in an elite club of sub-10 second sprinters under the age of 20. His remarkable fifth-place finish at the U.S. Olympic Trials further validated his potential, proving that he can go toe-to-toe with seasoned professionals.
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Miller’s decision to forgo collegiate athletics and turn professional was a bold move, signaling his intent to compete at the highest level.
Signing a lucrative multi-year deal with Puma, he joins an exclusive group of elite sprinters who have transitioned straight into the professional ranks.
With an eye on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, he is determined to make a lasting impact on the global stage.
Among his standout performances in 2024 was a wind-legal 9.95-second sprint in the semifinals at the New Balance Nationals Outdoor, setting a new Franklin Field record. His consistency in producing sub-10 performances has turned heads, with many believing that he is only scratching the surface of his potential.
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Speaking on his Ready Set Go podcast, Gatlin expressed his enthusiasm for Miller’s trajectory, predicting that 2025 could be a breakthrough year for the young sprinter.
“I’m excited to see him run this season, man. I know he’s been working hard,” Gatlin said. “The way he’s training, boy, he trying to retire some fools. So that’s going to be crazy. I’m ready. I’m excited to see what’s going to happen.”
Gatlin’s co-host, Rodney Green, echoed his sentiments, emphasizing that many may not fully grasp just how exceptional Miller is.
“He looked like he ain’t playing no games, boy. Like, yeah, last year was a preview. And I don’t think we realize how good he was—and it’s crazy,” Green remarked.
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“He is a 9-second kid. Not a kid that ran 9 seconds once, that popped it once. This kid popped it like four times in one season, which makes him a 9-second kid.
“And that’s hard to be, because to run consistent 9.9s the way he did against pros and high schoolers is a hard feat in itself. You may have a kid run a 9-second there and then string off a whole lot of 10.0s and 10.1s, but he was dropping nines, bro. That’s very hard to do—very commendable.
“I’m excited to see what he’s going to do next year—or this year.”
With his natural speed, unwavering determination, and the guidance of a strong support system, Christian Miller is poised to turn heads in 2025.
If his performances in 2024 were any indication, the young sprinter may very well be on the cusp of something special.
