GEORGETOWN’S PARKER STOKES JOINS THE BROOKS BEASTS, WHILE UW’S CHLOE FOERSTER AND TEXAS A&M’S SAM WHITMARSH SIGN NIL DEALS…
EUGENE–Seattle-based Brooks Working introduced Thursday that Georgetown graduate Parker Stokes is the most recent addition to the Brooks Beasts roster.
Stokes is a two-time All-American within the steeplechase, a seven-time Large East champion at varied distances, and ran 8:24.58 to win the NCAA title within the steeple at Hayward Subject on June seventh.
Stokes positioned tenth in his warmth final Friday within the steeple semifinals in 8:33.63 however didn’t advance to the finals on Sunday.
Two years in the past, he set his finest within the 8:18.88 occasion on the NCAA championships right here in Eugene, the place he completed third.
“Parker is a deeply gifted athlete who brings nice pace to the steeplechase. Past his athletic expertise, Parker’s glass-half-full method aligns with our crew values and makes him a runner you’ll be able to’t assist however root for,” mentioned Derek Lactaoen, Brooks Beasts Advertising Supervisor. “We’re actually excited to have him be a part of the Beasts and know he has a shiny future forward of him.”
“I’m humbled and pumped to run on the following degree with the Brooks Beasts. Their longstanding standing of making world-class runners is unmatched,” Stokes mentioned in an organization launch. “I can’t wait to be part of that squad and to make a worldwide influence on the operating world.”
Brooks additionally introduced that Washington’s Chloe Foerster has signed a reputation, picture, and likeness (NIL) cope with the corporate earlier than Thursday’s first spherical within the ladies’s 1500.
Foerster, a local of Portland, Oregon, was the Pac-12 champ within the 1500 and set a private better of 4:06.96 earlier within the spring on the Bryan Clay meet in Azusa, California.
“I’m very excited to be becoming a member of the Brooks crew as an NIL athlete! The model helps me chase my desires, and I’m so grateful for its assist,” mentioned Chloe. “I really like what Brooks stands for, and I can’t wait to proceed to develop with them by my aspect.”
“We’re thrilled to carry Chloe onto the Brooks crew! She’s proven large progress as a competitor on the monitor solely a pair years into faculty and brings an important mentality to the way in which she approaches racing, mentioned Garrett Heath, head of Sports activities Advertising.
Brooks additionally signed Texas A&M 800-meter runner Sam Whitmarsh to an NIL deal. Whitmarsh was one of many breakout stars of the occasion this season, bettering from 1:46.09 in 2022 as a freshman to 1:44.46 earlier this season.
Whitmarsh, a local of Lake Jackson, Texas, was second within the NCAA 800.
“I’m completely stoked to companion with Brooks! Their dedication on and off the monitor is inspiring and stood out to me as an athlete,” mentioned Sam. “I actually worth the alternatives Brooks gives for neighborhood involvement, and I’m excited to dive into them as I proceed my collegiate profession. I’m past grateful to affix the household, and I can’t wait to see what the longer term holds!”
“We couldn’t be extra excited to welcome Sam to the Brooks household. Anybody who has seen him compete on the monitor is aware of what an unbelievable athlete he’s and the power he brings to racing. Nonetheless, he’s simply as inspiring together with his persona and fervour off the monitor,” mentioned – Garrett Heath, Head of Sports activities Advertising. “His values and targets align nicely with the Brooks model, and we sit up for supporting him as he chases his desires on the Olympic Trials this week and past.”
