Christian Miller took house the Gatorade Nationwide Boys Monitor & Discipline Participant of the 12 months honor this week, a improbable end for the record-setting sprinter.
The Sunshine State standout was shocked with the distinguished award surrounded by his household, coaches, and teammates at Creekside Excessive College (St. Johns, Fla.).
One other observe sensation to affix the listing of previous winners—who boast a mixed trophy case of greater than 19 gold medals and 14 nationwide championships—Miller was definitely worthy of the long-lasting {hardware}, which greater than half one million different student-athletes had been within the working for.
The lads’s 100m on the Trials right this moment is heating up…
Courtney Lindsey goes 9.88
Fred Kerley goes 9.89
Excessive schoolers Christian Miller runs 9.94 ⤵️— Chris Chavez (@ChrisChavez) June 24, 2024
“Christian Miller officially broke the national high school record at 100 meters this spring, but it certainly appears there’s more left in the tank based upon his performances at the Olympic Trials,” famous Wealthy Gonzalez, editor of PrepCalTrack.com., in an announcement. “The rhythmic power he harnesses is extremely unique for a teenage sprinter. His skill set is beginning to remind folks of a one-time prep prodigy named Noah Lyles—yes, the same Noah Lyles that has since won six world championship medals. Miller’s career is going places and he’s getting there faster than any before him.”
Miller’s achievements of the observe carried simply as a lot weight as his spectacular Gold medal-worthy accolades on it, with the Georgia Bulldogs commit turrning the highlight on his work volunteering for the River Rock Church neighborhood and training youth membership groups.
Most spectacular?
He maintained a B common within the classroom whereas doing all of it, from setting world information on the observe to serving to coach youthful athletes on the St. John’s Striders observe staff.
“Gatorade Players of the Year are not only world-class athletes, but they’re also motivated to succeed in the classroom and be leaders in their communities,” mentioned Gatorade president and basic supervisor Michael Del Pozzo, of Miller’s total resume. ”Christian embodies all these qualities tenfold, and we’re proud to welcome him into the Gatorade Participant of the 12 months household.”
(Gatorade Participant of the 12 months/Joe Greer)
