Journey to Gold Zone Podcast featuring Grant Fisher — 9/24/2024

Grant Fisher discusses his Olympic experiences, the importance of altitude training, and his place in American distance running history.

In this episode of the USATF Journey to Gold Zone Podcast, hosts Wallace Spearmon and Amy Begley welcome Olympic medalist Grant Fisher. They discuss Grant's experiences during the Olympic Games, his decision-making process regarding the medal ceremony, and the importance of altitude training for distance runners. Grant reflects on his place in American distance running history, the camaraderie among Team USA athletes, and the excitement surrounding the upcoming 2028 Olympics. He also shares insights into his post-Olympic life, the changes that come with success, and his future aspirations in the sport. Subscribe to get all the latest USATF content: youtube.com/channel/UCR69bettlgCtKUWIDh2PUJA?sub_confirmatio… Watch Live and On-Demand Coverage, visit USATF.TV usatf.tv Shop official USATF Gear, visit team-usatf-store.myshopify.com Become a USATF Member, visit usatf.org/home/top-utility-nav-content/membership Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:53 Grant Fisher's Summer and Break 02:51 Olympic Games Experience 05:50 The Decision to Attend Medal Ceremony 09:01 Altitude Training Explained 12:13 Grant's Place in Distance Running History 14:52 Team USA's Performance at the Olympics 18:09 Village Life and Interactions with Other Athletes 21:01 Looking Ahead to 2028 Olympics 23:52 Post-Olympic Life and Changes 27:00 Future Goals and Aspirations