Months After Ending 4-Year Partnership With Bowerman Club, Track and Field Star Returns to His Roots to Join HS Coach

Professional athletes hardly ever change their mentors and training academies during their careers unless it is absolutely required. However, just a few months before the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, one of the US’ distinguished track and field athletes split ways with his training group, the Bowerman Track Club. The athlete holds American national records for the 5,000 and 10,000 meters.

After ending his 4-year partnership with his training club sponsored by Nike, the 26-year-old distance runner has decided to move to his origin. And with a winning mindset, he rejoined his high school coach.

Grant Fisher moves to Park City, Utah

Grant Fisher is making headlines for his recent revelation on a podcast with LetsRun. Citius Mag announced the news through its official X handle. The caption reads, “U.S. 5000m and 10,000m record holder Grant Fisher (@Phresh_Fish) is now based in Park City, Utah and has reunited with his high school coach Mike Scannell, he shared on a podcast with LetsRun.’’ Apart from disclosing about his new coach, the post also shared significant insight into Fisher’s podcast

The further caption has the statement of splendid runner Grant wherein he discloses that, “After the 2023 track season, I finished that up at Pre Classic – so that was mid-September or so. For a little bit after that, I was trying to figure out what I was going to do. Ultimately, I decided to make a change. I moved out to Park City, Utah’’

Apart from that, Grant Fisher divulged about the strong relationship with his new coach Mike Scannel, “I’m working with my old high school coach Mike Scannell. I have a really good relationship with him and going back to before I was even running when I was a kid. We have a great relationship. I really like his approach to coaching.” He added further.

Grant Fisher’s track and field journey with Bowerman

After graduating from Stanford University, California, Grant Fisher shook his hand with the Bowerman Track Club and had a victorious tenure with the club. Despite continuing to receive new heights as an international athlete, the 26-year-old prominent runner successfully finished fifth in the 10,000-meter race at the Tokyo Olympics. Grant Fisher executed his best because of the excellent guidance of Jerry Schumacher, coach of  Bowerman Track Club.

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The Bowerman Club reflected on the impact of Grant Fisher over the past four years, emphasizing his importance on the team. The club affectionately mentioned that they will miss Fisher’s infectious smile. Kicking off his 2023 season, Fisher set the North American indoor record in the 5000m.

He concluded the season by coming in third in the 3000m race at the Eugene Diamond League. Beginning a new chapter, Grant Fisher’s fans anticipate the best for him.

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