Yohan Blake, the world?s second-fastest man after the legend Usain Bolt, is back in the news this week. The 2011 World Champion recently signed a deal with the popular sportswear brand Puma. The company announced the exciting news on its official Instagram account. Fans of the sprinter are thrilled to see Blake join forces with Puma and cannot wait for him to compete in the upcoming matches wearing this iconic brand.

Yohan Blake will compete in an event this weekend for a guaranteed spot on the Jamaican team. The Jamaican team will then go on to compete in the World Athletics Championships held in Budapest, Hungary. Throughout Blake?s illustrious career, the athlete has closely partnered with Adidas. Therefore, his decision to switch to Puma has taken the sports world by surprise.

Yohan Blake Makes a Bold Move

Yohan Blake?s long partnership with Adidas began in 2009 with a $1 million contract. The Jamaican sprinter achieved great success during his partnership with Adidas. The company was his official shoe sponsor when he claimed the world title in the 100-meter dash in Daegu, South Korea. Blake also became the youngest athlete to be named a world champion. While in contract with Adidas, he also won the title of second-fastest man alive by covering a distance of 200 meters in 19.26 seconds.

Blake is known for his bold moves on and off the track, and this sudden switch to Puma is no exception. By joining forces with Puma, Blake is aligning himself with a brand that has a rich history in athletics. This move not only signifies his worth as an athlete but also showcases his desire to find new ways to strive for greatness.

The German sportswear brand is pleased with Blake?s transition. They announced the news on their Instagram account with a post captioned, ?A new chapter begins.? With Puma’s commitment to performance, there is no doubt that Blake will continue to make waves in the sprinting world. His recent decision to move to Puma will most definitely mark a new chapter in his life.

What Lies Ahead for Yohan Blake with Puma

Yohan Blake had all the advantages that helped him achieve greatness. He had an excellent training partner in Usain Bolt. This helped him record 9.69 seconds in a 100m dash, making him the second fastest in that particular event. Additionally, Adidas supplied him with the best sports gear to help Blake give his best performance. With Puma?s support, he is looking forward to snatching a win in the trials later this weekend.

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Yohan Blake will compete against ace sprinters such as Oblique Seville, De’Andre Daley, Ackeem Blake, and Bouwahjgie Nkrumie. The 33-year-old sprinter is still in top shape and has achieved his season-best time at the FBK Games in Hengelo. He recorded a time of 10.05 seconds, placing him in the fifth rank in Jamaica.

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