Running News Daily

The U.S. distance team dominated under the lights in Kingston, Jamaica April 4 as Grant Fisher captured the men’s 5000m title on opening night of the Grand Slam Track series, earning $100,000 and recording the biggest international outdoor win of his career.

Fisher surged to the front with 600 meters to go and never looked back, crossing the line in 13:00.25, a world-class season opener. He was followed by Cooper Teare, who finished second in 13:01.74, and Dylan Jacobs, who rounded out the American sweep with a time of 13:04.10.

“It felt good to get out and compete,” Fisher said post-race. “This series is something new, and it’s exciting to be part of something that brings big-time racing to new places. Jamaica was loud, fast, and fun.”

This was the debut event of the Grand Slam Track series, designed to bring elite track and field to new global venues with big prize money and a fan-first atmosphere. The Kingston crowd delivered with high energy, and the athletes responded with one of the fastest early-season 5000m races ever run on Jamaican soil.

Fisher, a two-time Olympian and former Stanford standout, walked away not just with a win, but with one of the largest single-race payouts in track distance running history—$100,000 for first place. The prize money is part of Grand Slam Track’s mission to elevate the sport and reward top-tier performances.

The U.S. sweep sends a powerful message heading into the heart of the 2025 season. With the next Grand Slam Track meet on the horizon, Fisher and his teammates have momentum—and the world is watching.