Video: USA's Grant Fisher Wins Bronze in 10,000M; 4th American to Medal in Event

American distance runner Grant Fisher has earned his first Olympic medal, making history in the process.

The 27-year-old finished third in the men's 10,000m final to secure the bronze medal and increase the U.S.' medal total to 42. Fisher became the second American man to medal in 56 years and the fourth American man to ever medal in the event at the Olympics.

Uganda's Joshua Cheptegei took home the gold medal while Ethiopia's Berihu Aregawi earned the silver medal.

Cheptegei finished with a time of 26:43.14, setting an Olympic record in the process. Aregawi barely edged out Fisher with a time of 26.43.44.

Prior to Fisher's feat, the last American to medal was Billy Mills, who won gold at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.

While Fisher will soak up the accomplishment, his Olympic slate is not finished. He also qualified for the 5,000m and will begin his quest for another medal on August 7.

If he is able to qualify for the final, he will contend for another medal on August 10 at 1:50 p.m. ET.