Erika Salumäe (born 11 June, 1962) won the first Olympic gold medal for the restored Republic of Estonia.

She was born in Pärnu. She won Olympic gold medal in track cycling in Seoul in 1988 and in Barcelona in 1992. From 1981 to 1989, she won 10 gold, 3 silver, and 3 bronze medals in the World Championships. From 1982 to 1989, she set 15 world records and was elected the Best Estonian Athlete in 1983, 1984, 1987-1990, 1992, 1995, and 1996.