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Grant Fisher

Fisher running at the 2019 Millrose Games
Personal information
Birth name	Grant Jackson Fisher
Nationality	American
Born	(1997-04-22) April 22, 1997 (age 28) Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Alma mater	Stanford University
Height	5 feet 10 inches (1.77 m)
Sport
Country	United States
Sport	Track, cross country
Event(s)	Middle-, Long-distance running
College team	Stanford Cardinal
Turned pro	2019
Coached by	Mike Scannell
Achievements and titles
World finals	2022 Eugene 5000 m, 6th 10,000 m, 4th
Olympic finals	2021 Tokyo 5000 m, 9th 10,000 m, 5th 2024 Paris 5,000 m, 3 Bronze 10,000 m, 3 Bronze
Personal best(s)	1500 m: 3:35.53 (Portland 2022) Mile: 3:59.38 (St. Louis 2015) 3000 m: 7:25.47 AR (Eugene 2023) 2-mile: 8:03.62 AR (New York 2024) 5000 m: 12:46.96 AR (Brussels 2022) 10,000 m: 26:33.84 AR (San Juan Capistrano 2022) Indoors Mile: 4:03.54i (New York 2015) 3000 m: 7:35.82i (Liévin 2023) 2-mile: 8:03.62i (New York City 2024) 5000 m: 12:51.84i (Boston 2024)
Medal record Men's athletics Representing the  United States Olympic Games Bronze 2024 Paris 5000 m Bronze 2024 Paris 10,000 m
Updated on August 10, 2024.

Grant Jackson Fisher (born April 22, 1997) is an American long-distance runner. He holds amazing American records in several running events. These include the 3000 meters, two-mile, 5000 meters, and 10,000 meters. At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Grant won two bronze medals. He was the first American to win medals in both the 5000 m and 10,000 m at the same Olympics!

When he was in high school, Grant was named the best cross country runner twice. On June 4, 2015, he achieved something incredible. He became only the seventh American high school student to run a mile in under four minutes. This is a very rare and impressive feat! Later, in college, Grant became an All-American eleven times. He also won a national championship in the 5000 m race.

Grant Fisher: A Running Star

Early Life and First Steps in Running

Grant Fisher was born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, on April 22, 1997. His parents are Dan and Sonia Fisher. He has an older sister named Hailey and a younger brother named Mark. Grant grew up in Grand Blanc, Michigan.

Besides running, Grant loved playing soccer. He started playing when he was just four years old. In high school, he was part of an elite soccer team called the Michigan Wolves. Grant later went to Stanford University in Palo Alto, California. Today, he trains in Park City, Utah, with his coach, Mike Scannell.

Grant started running in middle school. He joined his school's cross country team in seventh grade. When he got to high school, he joined both the soccer and cross country teams. He was good enough to be on the main team for both sports!

High School Highlights

In 2011, Grant made it to the state cross country meet. He finished 28th, which was a great start. The next spring, he qualified for the state meet in the 1600-meter run.

In November 2012, Grant missed the Michigan state cross country meet. He had to play in the state finals game for his soccer team instead. In 2013, he set new personal bests in several races. He ran 3:50.30 in the 1500 meters and 9:04.33 in the 3200 meters.

In the fall of 2013, Grant won the Foot Locker Midwest Regional cross country event. He then went on to win the Foot Locker Nationals! This was a huge achievement. In 2014, he kept getting better. He ran 4:02.02 in the mile at the Adidas Grand Prix.

In his senior year (2014), Grant won the Foot Locker Nationals again. This made him one of only five boys ever to win two Foot Locker national titles. In the spring of 2015, Grant Fisher made history. He became the seventh high school athlete to run a mile in under 4 minutes. His time was 3:59.38.

College Success at Stanford

Fisher (center) wins the 3000 m at the 2019 Millrose Games, ahead of Morgan McDonald (left).

Grant ran for Stanford University from 2015 to 2019. During this time, he was named an All American 12 times. This means he was one of the best college athletes in the country. He competed in the NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships four times. He improved from 17th place in his first year to an amazing second place in his senior year.

Grant also did very well in the 5000 m at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. As a freshman, he finished sixth. This time was fast enough to qualify him for the 2016 United States Olympic trials. In 2017, as a sophomore, he won a national title in the 5000 m. He was the first American college student in 28 years to win this title so early in his college career.

In 2019, Grant finished second in the 3000 m indoors. He was also part of a relay team that finished second. After graduating from Stanford, Grant decided to become a professional runner in June 2019. He joined the Bowerman Track Club, which is sponsored by Nike.

Becoming a Professional Runner

Early Professional Years (2020)

In February 2020, Grant finished 4th in the 3000m race. His time was 7:39.99, which was his fastest ever for that distance.

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, there were not many races in 2020. So, Grant's team, Bowerman Track Club, held their own races. During these races, Grant set new personal bests. He ran 3:36.23 for 1500m and 13:11.68 for 5000m. He also helped his team break the American Record in the 4 × 1500 m relay.

Breaking Records and Olympic Dreams (2021-2022)

The year 2021 was a big year for Grant. He started by setting many new personal bests. In February, he ran the 10,000 m in 27:11.29. This was the fifth fastest time ever by an American. It also meant he qualified for the Olympics! In March, he set another personal best in the 5000 m, also qualifying for the Olympics.

In June, Grant competed in the 2020 United States Olympic trials. He finished second in both the 10,000 m and the 5000 m. These top finishes meant he would go to the Tokyo Olympics! At the Olympics, Grant finished fifth in the 10,000 m and ninth in the 5000 m.

Fisher (right) and Mohammed Ahmed (left) after competing in the 5000 m final at the 2022 World Championships in Eugene, Oregon

In 2022, Grant Fisher set four new North American records! He became the first American to run the 5000 m in under 12 minutes and 50 seconds. He was also the first to run the 10,000 m in under 26 minutes and 40 seconds.

His record-breaking year began in February. He set a North American record in the indoor 5000 m with a time of 12:53.73. In March, he broke another North American Record in the 10,000 m, running 26:33.84. This time was the seventh fastest ever in the world!

In May, Grant finished second in the 10,000 m at the USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Then, in June, he won his first national title, winning the 5000 m. These wins qualified him for the 2022 World Athletics Championships. At the World Championships, Grant finished fourth in both the 10,000 m and 5000 m finals. This was the best finish ever for an American in the 10,000 m at a world championship.

After the World Championships, Grant competed in three Diamond League events. These are big international races. He set two more North American records! In August, he ran the 3000 m in 7:28.48. The next month, he set a record of 12:46.96 in the 5000 m. He finished his season with a third-place finish at the Diamond League Final.

Overcoming Challenges and New Beginnings (2023)

In 2023, Grant competed in the 10,000 m at the USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. He needed to finish in the top three to qualify for the World Championships, but he finished fourth. After the race, doctors found an injury to his leg bone (femur). He had to pull out of the 5000 m race.

While recovering, Grant did other types of exercise to stay fit. He returned to racing in August, finishing third in the 5000 m. In September, he won the 3000 m race in Italy. He ended his season by running the 3000 m at the Diamond League Final. He finished third and broke his own American record by three seconds! His time of 7:25.47 was the eighth-fastest ever.

In October 2023, Grant announced he was leaving the Bowerman Track Club. He had been with the team for four years. In early 2024, he shared that he had moved to Park City, Utah. He is now being trained by his high school coach, Mike Scannell. Grant said he wasn't happy with the team in the past year, and it affected his training and racing.

Olympic Glory in Paris (2024)

On February 11, 2024, Grant set another American record! He ran the indoor 2-mile in 8:03.62 at the Millrose Games. This was faster than the old record held by Galen Rupp.

At the 2024 Olympic Trials, Grant won the 10,000 m race. This qualified him for his second Olympics. It was his second national title and his first in the 10,000 m. He then also won the 5000 m race at the trials. This was the first time Grant had won both the 10,000 m and 5000 m at the same U.S. championship.

At the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Grant won a bronze medal in the 10,000 m final! He finished just behind two other runners in a very close race. He was the first American to win an Olympic medal in this event since 2012. A few days later, on August 10, 2024, Grant won a second bronze medal in the 5000 m final! This made him the first American to medal in both events at an Olympic Games.

In October 2024, it was announced that Grant would join the first season of the new Grand Slam Track league. This league was started by the famous sprinter Michael Johnson.

Amazing Achievements and Records

Grant Fisher holds many impressive records and has achieved a lot in his running career. Here are some of his best times:

• American Records:

* 3000 m: 7:25.47 * Two-mile: 8:03.62 * 5000 m: 12:46.96 * 10,000 m: 26:33.84

• Olympic Medals:

* 2024 Paris Olympics: Bronze in 5000 m * 2024 Paris Olympics: Bronze in 10,000 m

• High School Feat:

* One of only seven American high school students to run a mile in under four minutes (3:59.38).

Competition Highlights

Grant has competed in many important races around the world. Here are some of his top finishes:

International Competitions

Representing the  United States

Year	Competition	Venue	Position	Event	Notes
2013	World Youth Championships	Donetsk, Ukraine	9th	1500m	3:52.00
2014	World Junior Championships	Eugene, OR, United States	20th	1500 m	3:49.62
2021	Olympic Games	Tokyo, Japan	9th	5000 m	13:08.40
			5th	10,000 m	27:46.39
2022	World Championships	Eugene, OR, United States	6th	5000 m	13:11.65
			4th	10,000 m	27:28.14
2024	Olympic Games	Paris, France	3rd	5000 m	13:15.13
			3rd	10,000 m	26:43.46

National Championships

College Competitions

Personal Best Times

Information from World Athletics profile.

High School Best Times

College Best Times

Professional Best Times