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Everything You Need to Know About Grant Fisher, Bronze Medalist in Olympic Men’s 10,000 Meters

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Grant Fisher is an American middle- and long-distance runner who holds the American national records for the 5,000 and 10,000 meters, both set in a 2022 breakthrough season outdoors.

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Grant Fisher has set American national records in the 3,000 meters (7:25.47) in 2023. Fisher clinched the bronze medal in the 10,000 meters at the 2024 Paris Olympics, adding to his impressive athletic resume

Grant Fisher/ Image Credits: NBC News

Early Life, and Education

Grant Jackson Fisher was born on April 22, 1997, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Grant Jackson is 27 years old as of 2024. Fisher later moved to Grand Blanc, Michigan, where he grew up. He attended Stanford University in Palo Alto, California, balancing his education with his passion for running. An avid soccer player since age four, Fisher also played for the elite Michigan Wolves club team during his high school years.

Career, Medals, and Coach

Fisher’s running career began in seventh grade when he joined his middle school cross-country team. By high school, he was competing in both soccer and cross-country, quickly rising to prominence in track events.

In 2015, he became the seventh American high schooler to run a mile in under four minutes. At Stanford, he was an 11-time All-American and won the 2017 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field 5000 m championship.

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In the professional realm, Fisher has continually set personal and national records. In 2020, despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, he achieved personal bests in multiple distances. His breakthrough came in 2021 with a series of strong performances, including a fifth-place finish in the 10,000 meters at the Tokyo Olympics.

Grant Fisher/ Image Credits: Los Angeles Times

The year 2022 marked significant successes, with Fisher setting North American records in the 3,000, 5,000, and 10,000 meters. His achievements continued in 2023, despite dealing with injuries. He returned to form late in the year, setting another American record in the 3,000 meters.

Family, Personal Life, and Facts: Parents, Siblings, Wife, Children, Height and Weight

Grant Fisher was born to Dan and Sonia Fisher. He has an older sister named Hailey and a younger brother named Mark. The Fisher family has been supportive of Grant’s athletic pursuits from a young age.

Fisher currently resides in Park City, Utah, where he trains under Coach Mike Scannell, his high school coach. As of now, there is no public information about Fisher being married or having children.

Grant Fisher stands at 5 feet 10 inches tall (1.77 meters) and weighs around 150 pounds, a physique well-suited for his middle- and long-distance running specialties.

Net Worth

Grant Fisher’s net worth is estimated to be around $1 million. This includes earnings from his professional running career, endorsements, and sponsorships, particularly with Nike as a member of the Bowerman Track Club until his recent departure in 2024.


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