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Grant Fisher Shatters 5,000m Indoor World Record with 12:44.09 at BU Valentine Invite

American distance running star Grant Fisher delivered a historic performance at the Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, setting a new world indoor record in the 5,000 meters with an astonishing time of 12:44.09. Fisher’s blistering run on February 14, 2025, broke the previous record of 12:49.60, set by Ethiopia’s Kenenisa Bekele in 2004.

The race saw Fisher dominate the competition, with French athlete Jimmy Gressier finishing second in 12:54.92, setting a new European indoor record and breaking his own French national record. Fisher’s remarkable pace and precision in the race demonstrated his growing dominance on the track and solidified his place among the sport’s greatest distance runners.

Back-to-Back World Records

This milestone comes just days after Fisher set the world indoor 3,000-meter record at the Millrose Games in New York on February 8, clocking 7:22.91. With two world records in less than a week, Fisher has established himself as one of the most formidable long-distance runners in history.

His recent performances build upon his success at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where he claimed bronze medals in both the 5,000m and 10,000m events—becoming the first American to medal in both events at a single Olympics.

Fisher’s Reaction and Looking Ahead

After his record-breaking run, Fisher expressed his excitement and gratitude for the support from his team and the electric atmosphere in Boston. He acknowledged the significance of breaking Bekele’s long-standing record and credited the momentum gained from his recent 3,000m world record as a key factor in his historic performance.

As Fisher continues to push the limits of American and global distance running, all eyes will be on what he does next. Could this be just the beginning of an even greater legacy?

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