Grant Fisher Sets New World Indoor 5,000m Record

American athlete Grant Fisher breaks the world indoor 5,000 meters record at the Boston University Invitational with a time of 12:44.09, surpassing the previous record set by Kenenisa Bekele in 2004. Fisher also recently broke the world indoor 3,000 meters record at the Millrose Games.

Grant Fisher has shattered the world indoor 5,000 meters record, clocking in at 12:44.09 during the Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational. This impressive feat comes on the heels of Fisher's recent success in the 3,000 meters, where he also set a new world record at the Millrose Games in New York.

At age 27, Fisher continues to make strides in athletics, showcasing his dominance in long-distance events. His latest achievement supplants the long-standing 12:49.60 record set by Ethiopia's Kenenisa Bekele in 2004, marking a significant milestone in the sport.

Fisher's record-breaking performance was closely followed by French runner Jimmy Gressier, who claimed second place with a time of 12:54.92, thereby improving his national record. This event highlights the relentless pursuit of excellence by contemporary distance runners.