Josh Kerr Leaves New Mexico Early and Turns Pro

By Adam Kopet

Josh Kerr has turned professional according to his new athlete management team, leaving New Mexico after three years.

Welcome, Josh Kerr! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Kerr, a multi-time NCAA Champion, set the outdoor collegiate record at 1500 meters this season with a mark of 3:35.01 at Azusa Pacific. #TeamTotal #Total2108 pic.twitter.com/9MsJt6e7og

— Total Sports US (@totalsportsus) June 16, 2018

Kerr was a three-time NCAA champion, winning the 2017 and 2018 NCAA Division Indoor Championships in the mile and the 2017 NCAA Division 1 Outdoor Championships in the 1,500 meters. Earlier this year, he broke the collegiate record in the 1,500, running 3:35.01.

The 21-year old from Scotland announced Monday on Instagram that he has joined the Brooks Beasts Track Club in Seattle.

 

Just wanted to begin by saying thanks to @unmloboxctf ,especially Joe Franklin for everything they have done for me over the past three years. Joe recruited me and believed in my ability when no other coaches did. The position I am in now wouldn’t have been possible if it wasn’t for the coaching staff at UNM, my family, and my teammates. I am very proud to announce that I have signed a professional contract with the Brooks Beasts🐺 I will be staying in Albuquerque for the next two years to complete my MBA before going to Seattle. I couldn’t be more excited to represent this quality brand and be coached under Danny Mackey. Looking forward to seeing what the future has in store. #runhappy

A post shared by Josh Kerr (@joshhkerr) on Jun 18, 2018 at 1:39pm PDT

Also joining the Brooks Beasts is two-time NCAA Division 2 champion in the 1,500 meters, David Ribich. Ribich competed for Western Oregon for four years. He has a 1,500-meter best of 3:37.35.

Welcome, David Ribich!

Ribich, a finalist at the US Champs in 2017, recently earned his second consecutive NCAA DII title at 1500 meters. 🥇

He’ll train in Seattle with the Brooks Beasts. #TeamTotal #Total2018 pic.twitter.com/OgLXkOne0C

— Total Sports US (@totalsportsus) June 18, 2018