Grant Fisher Breaks World Indoor 3000m Record at Millrose Games
Historic Achievement! USA’s Grant Fisher shattered the world indoor 3000m record at the prestigious Millrose Games, recording an astonishing time of 7:22.91* at the World Athletics Indoor Tour Gold meeting in New York on Saturday (8).
Race Recap
The double Olympic bronze medallist engaged in an intense head-to-head battle with Olympic 1500m champion Cole Hocker for much of the race. The duo blazed through:
- 1000m in 2:29.08
- 2000m in 4:58.01 (led by Fisher)
With three laps to go, Hocker surged ahead, setting up a thrilling finale. But Fisher stayed composed, closely trailing his competitor before delivering a blistering kick off the final bend to clinch victory in 7:22.91, breaking Lamecha Girma’s world indoor record of 7:23.81.
Top Performers
- Grant Fisher (USA) – 7:22.91 (New World Record)
- Cole Hocker (USA) – 7:23.14 (Also inside Girma’s previous record)
Significance of the Record
- Fastest indoor 3000m in history
- First time two athletes went under 7:23 indoors in the same race
- A major statement ahead of upcoming international competitions
What’s Next?
Fisher’s remarkable performance has set the tone for the rest of the season. With the World Indoor Championships and Paris 2024 Olympics on the horizon, he is undoubtedly one of the top contenders to watch in the middle-distance events.
Stay tuned for more record-breaking performances!