Georgetown's Parker Stokes joins the Brooks Beasts, while UW's Chloe Foerster signs NIL deal...
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Stokes is a two-time All American in the steeplechase, a seven-time Big East champion at various distances, and won the NCAA title in the steeple at Hayward Field on June 7th, running 8:24.58.
Stokes was tenth in his heat last Friday in the semifinals of the steeple in 8:33.63, and did not advance to the finals on Sunday.
He set his personal best in the event of 8:18.88 two years ago at the NCAA championships here in Eugene, where he finished third.
"Parker is a deeply talented athlete who brings some serious speed to the steeplechase. Beyond his athletic talent, Parker's glass-half-full approach aligns with our team values and makes him a runner you can't help but root for,” said Derek Lactaoen, Brooks Beasts Marketing Manager. “We're really excited to have him join the Beasts and know he has a bright future ahead of him."
“I’m so unbelievably humbled and pumped to run on the next level with the Brooks Beasts. Their longstanding status of creating world-class runners is unmatched,” said Stokes in a release from the company. “I can’t wait to be a part of that squad and to make a global impact on the running world.”
Stokes joins Washington alum Luke Houser and Rider grad Teagan Schein-Becker as the newest additions to the Beasts roster, which includes reigning world 1500 meter champ Josh Kerr, and two time national champ and 2024 Olympian Nia Akins.
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Foerster was the Pac-12 champ in the 1500, and set a personal best of 4:06.96 earlier in the spring at the Bryan Clay meet in Azusa, California.
“I’m very excited to be joining the Brooks team as an NIL athlete! The brand is helping me chase my dreams, and I am so grateful for its support,” said Chloe. “I love what Brooks stands for, and I can’t wait to continue to grow with them by my side.”
"We’re thrilled to bring Chloe onto the Brooks team! Only a couple years into college, she’s shown tremendous growth as a competitor on the track and brings a great mentality to the way she approaches racing, said Garrett Heath, head of Sports Marketing.
As with all NIL deals, Foerster is still required to wear the school's kit and athletic footwear in any NCAA competition. Washington has an all-sports footwear and apparel contract with adidas.
Brooks also added Texas A&M 800 meter runner Sam Whitmarsh to an NIL deal. Whitmarsh was one of the breakout stars of the event this season, improving from 1:46.09 in 2022 as a freshman all the way down to 1:44.46 earlier this season.
Whitmarsh was second in the NCAA 800, and will be in the second heat of the 800 Thursday afternoon.
There's a bit of a Texas A&M connection, as current Beast Brandon Miller attended TAMU.
NOTE: Brooks Running contributed to this report.
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