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Erika Kemp
Brooks Athlete

Erika Kemp

Erika signed with Brooks after an impressive athletic career at N.C. State and training post-collegiately in Boston. She’s a two-time U.S. National champion on the roads and currently trains in Providence, RI. In her marathon debut at the 2023 Boston Marathon, Erika ran the fastest time ran by an American-born Black woman. Erika is passionate about diversifying road racing and serving as a mentor to young distance runners. When she’s not running, you can find her practicing latte art or experimenting with recipes.

Erika smiling by a lake

Lightning Round

Hometown: Mount Holly, NJ

Lives & trains in: Providence, RI

Signed with Brooks: 2023

She’s a big deal: 2x U.S. champion (15k & 20k distances); She broke the record for fastest marathon run by American-born Black woman (2:33:57) in her first marathon.

Favorite shoe: Glycerin

Fun fact: Erika is a retired barista and loves to run in bright colors.

In her own words

“Learning to be satisfied by what I've already accomplished so I can fully appreciate those moments and be happy and feel fulfilled has been huge. And always striving to improve has kept me on my journey to be my best.”

Erika Kemp in a race
Erika smiling
Erika Kemp tying a shoe
Fans cheering on Erika
Erika Kemp on a run

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Erika tying her shoes