History of Grant Fisher in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: August 3, 2024

Grant Jackson Fisher is a prominent American middle- and long-distance runner. He currently holds the American records for the 3,000 meters, 5,000 meters, and 10,000 meters. Notably, in 2022, he achieved a remarkable feat by setting both the 5,000m and 10,000m American records in a single outdoor season. Fisher has represented the United States in the Olympic Games, securing a bronze medal in the 10,000 meters at the 2024 Paris Olympics. He also participated in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, finishing fifth, and the 2022 World Athletics Championships, where he placed fourth in the same event.

April 22, 1997: Birth of Grant Fisher

Grant Jackson Fisher was born on April 22, 1997.

2008: Breaking Olympic Records

In 2008, Kenenisa Bekele set a new Olympic record in the 10,000 meters.

2011: State Cross Country Meet

Fisher qualified for the state cross country meet and finished 28th with a time of 16:14.

November 2012: Missed State Cross Country Meet

In November 2012, during his sophomore year, Fisher had to miss the Michigan state cross country meet due to his commitment to his soccer team, which was playing in the state finals.

2012: Galen Rupp's Olympic Success

At the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, Galen Rupp won an Olympic medal.

2012: U.S. Track Championship Success

In 2012, Grant Fisher achieved a first by winning both the 10,000m and 5,000m at the U.S. track championship, a feat last accomplished by Galen Rupp in the same year.

2013: Personal Bests in Track

During the spring of 2013, Fisher set several personal bests in various track events, including the 1500 meters, 1600 meters, mile, 3000 meters, and 3200 meters.

2013: Gatorade Player of the Year

Fisher was named Gatorade Player of the Year for cross country in the 2013-2014 season.

2013: Foot Locker Midwest Regional Victory

In the fall of 2013, Fisher won the Foot Locker Midwest Regional with a personal best time of 15:02. He continued his success by winning the Foot Locker Nationals.

2014: Gatorade Player of the Year

Fisher was again named Gatorade Player of the Year for cross country in the 2014-2015 season.

2014: Second Foot Locker Nationals Victory

Fisher won the Foot Locker Nationals for the second consecutive year, solidifying his place as one of only five boys to ever achieve this feat.

2014: Multiple Personal Bests

Throughout 2014, Fisher achieved personal best times in the 800 meters, 1500 meters, 1600 meters, mile, 3200 meters, and two-mile races. Notably, he won the division one state meet in Michigan in the 1600 meters.

June 4, 2015: Sub-Four-Minute Mile

On June 4, 2015, Grant Fisher became the seventh American high school student to run a mile under four minutes.

2015: Stanford Career Begins

Fisher's time at Stanford University began, where he would become a 12-time All-American during his tenure from 2015 to 2019.

2015: Sub-Four-Minute Mile

In 2015, Grant Fisher achieved a significant milestone by becoming the seventh high school athlete to break the four-minute barrier in the mile, matching Matthew Maton's time of 3:59.38.

2016: Olympic Trials Qualification

At 19 years old, Fisher qualified for the 2016 United States Olympic trials in the 5000 meters.

2017: NCAA 5000m Championship

In 2017, Fisher claimed the NCAA title in the 5000 meters, marking the first time an American underclassman had achieved this in 28 years.

June 2019: Professional Debut

At 22 years old, Fisher decided to turn professional, joining the Nike-sponsored Bowerman Track Club.

2019: Stanford Career Ends

Fisher's collegiate career at Stanford University concluded.

February 27, 2020: Personal Best in 3000m

Fisher set a new personal best in the 3000 meters at the Boston University Last Chance Invitational, finishing in 7:39.99, marking his first time breaking the 7:40 barrier.

2020: Intrasquad Success and American Record

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Fisher participated in intrasquad meets with the Bowerman Track Club, setting personal bests in the 1500 meters and 5000 meters. He was also part of the 4x1500m team that set a new American record.

2020: Olympic Debut

Fisher made his Olympic debut at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, finishing fifth in the 10,000 meters.

2020: Olympic Qualification and Performance

Fisher secured his spot on the US Olympic team by finishing second in both the 10,000 meters and 5000 meters at the trials. At the Tokyo Olympics, he finished fifth in the 10,000 meters and ninth in the 5,000 meters.

2021: Series of Personal Bests and Olympic Qualification

Fisher began 2021 by achieving personal bests in the 3000 meters, 10,000 meters (ranking fifth-fastest time ever by an American), and 5000 meters. These accomplishments secured his qualification for the Olympics.

2022: North American Records

Fisher had a remarkable year in 2022, setting North American records in both the indoor 5000 meters and 10,000 meters. These achievements placed him among the world's elite distance runners.

2022: National Championship and World Championship Performance

Fisher won his first national title in the 5000 meters at the USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. At the World Athletics Championships, he finished fourth in both the 10,000 meters and 5000 meters, tying the best-ever finish by an American in the 10,000 meters.

2022: Breakthrough Season

In 2022, Fisher had a breakthrough season, setting multiple North American records in the 5,000 and 10,000 meters. He became the first American to break 12:50 in the 5,000 meters and 26:40 in the 10,000 meters.

2023: Post-Injury Return and American Record

Fisher made a strong post-injury return in the 2023 outdoor season, setting a new American record in the 3,000 meters.

2023: 2023 Track Season Highlights

In 2023, Grant Fisher competed in the USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships seeking qualification for the World Athletics Championships but an injury to his femur hampered his efforts. During recovery, Fisher cross-trained and eventually resumed competition, participating in the Zürich Diamond League and the Palio Città della Quercia. He concluded the season with the Diamond League Final, securing third place and bettering his own American record in the 3000m.

February 11, 2024: American Record at Millrose Games

On February 11, 2024, Grant Fisher set a new American record in the indoor 2-mile at the Millrose Games, finishing second to Josh Kerr who set a world best.

2024: Historic Olympic Finish

At the 2024 Olympic Games, Fisher achieved a historic finish, becoming just the fourth American to ever earn a medal in the 10,000 meters and only the second in the last half-century.

2024: Bronze Medal at Paris Olympics

At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Grant Fisher won the bronze medal in the 10,000 meters final, becoming the first American Olympic medalist in the event since Galen Rupp in 2012.

2024: Olympic Bronze Medal

Grant Fisher won the bronze medal in the 10,000 meters at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

2024: Departure from Bowerman Track Club

In 2024, Grant Fisher announced his departure from the Bowerman Track Club after being with them for his entire professional career. He later relocated to Park City, Utah, to train with his high school coach, Mike Scannell, citing unhappiness and its negative impact on his training, racing, and injury during the previous year.