Puma Jumps Back Into Distance Running with North Carolina-Based Pro Group Led by Alistair Cragg When was the last time Puma sponsored a relevant distance runner? That’s what I asked myself in December when I first heard rumblings that the German brand was pursuing American marathoner Molly Seidel. I’m 30 years old and have covered professional track & field for seven years, and I was struggling. Finally, a name came to me. Article continues below player Pierre-Ambroise Bosse was with Puma, wasn’t he? Yes, the 2017 world champion from France was a Puma athlete. Certainly he was relevant, though as an 800 man, it’s debatable whether he met the “distance” criteria.