Usain Bolt, Elaine and more- Top athletes to sign for Puma

Global sports brand PUMA signed Elaine Thompson-Herah, five-time Olympic champion and the fastest woman alive. They also signed Usain Bolt, as we all know.

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Puma on signing fastest Elaine.

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She embodies everything we stand by as a brand with her speed. Elaine was the fastest woman in history to run 100 meters last year.

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she is just 0.05 seconds away from a world record. We are excited to assist her in achieving the 100-meter world record with our most innovative performance products.

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Puma signed Usain Bolt.

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Usain Bolt is the most well-known athlete to have signed with Puma. Bolt was, in his prime, the fastest man on earth. Bolt signed with Puma at 16 years old in 2003.

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Isiah was also part of Puma.

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Puma's popularity in the NBA was waning during the Isiah Thomas era. Converse and Nike were the top brands in basketball shoes. Thomas signed with Puma after he left Converse.

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