USA's Grant Fisher

Grant Fisher made history by winning the bronze medal in the men's 10,000 meters at the Paris Olympics, marking the first U.S. medal in this event since 2012. He finished with a time of 26:43.46, narrowly missing silver in a photo finish against Ethiopia's Berihu Aregawi, who clocked in at 26:43.44, while Uganda's Joshua Cheptegei won gold with an Olympic record of 26:43.14. Fisher's achievement is significant as it showcases the long-distance capabilities of American runners, a narrative he hopes to change after years of near misses in international competitions. He previously finished fifth in Tokyo and has consistently placed just out of medal contention. His performance in Paris is seen as a pivotal moment for American distance running, inspiring future athletes in the sport. Fisher plans to compete in the 5,000 meters later in the Olympics, aiming to build on this success.