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Adam
PEATY |
Sport |
Swimming |
NOC |
Great Britain
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Gender | Men |
Born | 28 Dec 1994
in Uttoxeter, ENG |
Height | 1.91 m |
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Further Personal Information |
Residence |
Loughborough, ENG |
Sport Specific Information |
Club / Team |
National Centre Loughborough: England |
Further Personal Information |
Higher education |
Exercise Science - Derby College: England |
General Interest |
Hobbies |
Food, cars, design, playing video games. (adampeaty.co.uk, 01 Jan 2020) |
Hero / Idol |
British swimmers Michael Jamieson and Andrew Willis. (derbytelegraph.co.uk, 12 Apr 2014) |
Awards and honours |
He was named Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire [OBE] in the 2022 New Year Honours list. (bbc.co.uk, 31 Dec 2021)
He was named Male Swimmer of the Year by the European Swimming Federation [LEN] for 2016, 2017, 2019 and 2021. (len.eu, 31 Jan 2022; bbc.co.uk, 09 Jan 2020; swimswam.com, 22 Jan 2018)
He was named British Swimming's Athlete of the Year [awarded to best athlete across all aquatic disciplines] in 2016 and 2017. He was also named British Swimming's Swimmer of the Year in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2019. (swimming.org, 10 Nov 2019; swimswam.com, 09 Nov 2019)
He was appointed Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire [MBE] in 2017. (swimswam.com, 31 Dec 2016)
In 2016 he was presented with the International Swimming Federation [FINA] Best Olympic Swimming Performance of the Year after winning gold with a world record time in the 100m breaststroke at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. (bbc.co.uk, 05 Dec 2016) |
Sport Specific Information |
Name of coach |
Melanie Marshall, GBR, from 2009 |
Further Personal Information |
Occupation |
Athlete |
Languages |
English |
General Interest |
Other information |
STRICTLY COME DANCING In 2021 he appeared on British television show 'Strictly Come Dancing' and reached the seventh week of the competition before being eliminated. "I didn't know how much it meant to me until I got a bit emotional after my dance-off, however, I don't think it was the dancing that pushed me over the edge, but the two years of the constant challenge with myself combined with the energy to win the Olympics and becoming a father at the same time. My emotions are one of my strongest attributes and I'm not ashamed to show that I'm human." (swimswam.com, 07 Nov 2021, 26 Sep 2021)
FATHERHOOD In September 2020 he became a father to son George-Anderson. "It was the greatest moment of my life when I saw him come out. I live and breathe performance except when I'm with my family. It's almost like you have two personalities. You have your performance mindset and your home mindset. 90% of the time it's a performance mindset and it's obsessive. An addiction to that goal of becoming faster and better which is unhealthy sometimes, but a lot of the time it does get the job done. Sometimes I have to ask Eiri [his partner] to go and stay with her parents because I need this part of my life to be extremely focused. The motivation with a child, it's like nothing else, it's unreal." (skysports.com, 21 Oct 2020; swimmingworldmagazine.com, 14 Apr 2021; staffordshire-live.co.uk, 30 Apr 2021)
MENTAL HEALTH He has spoken about experiencing mental health issues in 2018 and 2019, particularly after the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, QLD, Australia, where he finished second in the 50m breaststroke. "The Commonwealth Games was a tough time because I took a loss in the 50m and I am the fastest man on the planet, so why was I losing? That doubt creeped up. I was being moody and pushing people away. I wasn't myself, I wasn't positive and didn't have the right state of mind. I love fast cars and going out with my mates and then I began thinking, 'What's the point?' There was no joy in things any more, which was a warning for me. Alcohol can have a depressing effect and took me to a low place, but I began fixing things one step at a time. I've been to a lot of bad places and very negative places, but all I had to do was keep my eyes on the end of that tunnel. I know a lot of people have struggled with mental health during [the COVID-19] lockdown, but what has helped me is making sure I talk with friends [and] going out in the countryside for walks." (bbc.co.uk, 30 Jun 2020; dailymail.co.uk, 15 May 2020; shropshirestar.com, 16 Apr 2021)
OTHER ACTIVITIES In 2019 he founded Adam Peaty Race Clinics, which offers training sessions for young swimmers at various locations in Great Britain. "The basic headline of sport is to inspire as many people as possible. We're teaching them how to use their mental skills, the mental skills that helped me win the worlds and the Olympics. If I'm training my body to go to gold why am I not training my mind?" He has undertaken charity work for the Perfect Day Foundation, and travelled to Zambia at age 17 to support the organisation's work with underprivileged children. He returned to Zambia in 2017 to see how the charity had succeeded in its aims. "This is who I am, I love to give back. When I was first here [Zambia], aged 17, it was a massive learning curve. It was great to get a perspective of the real world and how the real world is. That is especially important when you start winning medals and breaking world records, it can get out of your head a bit. Yes, you do like fast cars and nice clothes, but it is a fine balance. That is equilibrium at the end of the day." (timesandstar.co.uk, 19 Aug 2019; apraceclinics.com, 20 Aug 2019; bbc.co.uk, 28 Aug 2017)
WATER FEAR A |
Sport Specific Information |
Why this sport? |
His mother signed him up for swimming lessons. |
When and where did you begin this sport? |
He began swimming at age four, but did not take it seriously until age 15. He first trained at Dove Valley ASC in Uttoxeter, England. "I didn't even start taking swimming seriously till I was 15 and six years later I was Olympic gold medallist." |
General Interest |
Sporting philosophy / motto |
"I'm a massive believer that all areas of your life need to be equal for you to perform at your best. Lifestyle, family and friendships. If one is out then you are not going to be at that level." (bbc.co.uk, 26 Jul 2017) |
Injuries |
In May 2022 he fractured a bone in his foot while training in the gym. The injury ruled him out of the 2022 World Championships in Budapest, Hungary. (bbc.co.uk, 11 May 2022; Instagram profile, 11 May 2022)
He was affected by a stretched biceps tendon at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, QLD, Australia. (shropshirestar.com, 25 Jul 2018; telegraph.co.uk, 09 Apr 2018) |
Milestones |
He became the first swimmer representing Great Britain to successfully defend an Olympic title after he won gold in the 100m breaststroke at both the 2016 and 2020 Olympic Games. (SportsDeskOnline, 28 Jan 2022; olympics.com, 30 Dec 2021)
He became the first British swimmer to win three gold medals at a single world championships, claiming gold in the 50m breaststroke, 100m breaststroke and 4x100m mixed medley relay at the 2015 World Championships in Kazan, Russian Federation. (SportsDeskOnline, 11 Aug 2018; bbc.com, 25 Jul 2017; theguardian.com, 06 Aug 2015) |
Further Personal Information |
Family |
Partner Eiri, son George-Anderson [2020] |
General Interest |
Memorable sporting achievement |
Winning three gold medals and two silver medals at the Olympic Games. (theguardian.com, 01 Jan 2022; SportsDeskOnline, 28 Jan 2022) |
Ambitions |
To compete at the 2024 and 2028 Olympic Games. (olympics.com, 30 Dec 2021) |
Olympic Games |
Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
1 |
2021 |
Tokyo, JPN |
100m Breaststroke |
57.37 |
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2021 |
Tokyo, JPN |
4 x 100m Medley Relay |
3:37.58 |
2 |
2021 |
Tokyo, JPN |
4 x 100m Medley Relay |
3:27.51 |
1 |
2016 |
Rio de Janeiro, BRA |
100m Breaststroke |
57.13 |
2 |
2016 |
Rio de Janeiro, BRA |
4 x 100m Medley Relay |
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World Championships |
Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
4 |
2024 |
Doha, QAT |
50m Breaststroke |
26.77 |
3 |
2024 |
Doha, QAT |
100m Breaststroke |
59.10 |
1 |
2019 |
Gwangju, KOR |
50m Breaststroke |
26.06 |
1 |
2019 |
Gwangju, KOR |
100m Breaststroke |
57.14 |
1 |
2019 |
Gwangju, KOR |
4 x 100m Medley Relay |
3:28.10 |
3 |
2019 |
Gwangju, KOR |
4 x 100m Medley Relay |
3:40.68 |
1 |
2017 |
Budapest, HUN |
100m Breaststroke |
57.47 |
1 |
2017 |
Budapest, HUN |
50m Breaststroke |
25.99 |
2 |
2017 |
Budapest, HUN |
4 x 100m Medley Relay |
3:28.95 |
5 |
2017 |
Budapest, HUN |
4 x 100m Medley Relay |
3:41.56 |
Heats |
2015 |
Kazan, RUS |
200m Breaststroke |
2:13.24 |
1 |
2015 |
Kazan, RUS |
100m Breaststroke |
58.52 |
1 |
2015 |
Kazan, RUS |
50m Breaststroke |
26.51 |
1 |
2015 |
Kazan, RUS |
4 x 100m Medley Relay |
3:41.71 |
World Championships Short Course |
Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
Heats |
2022 |
Melbourne, VIC, AUS |
200m Breaststroke |
2:07.31 |
3 |
2022 |
Melbourne, VIC, AUS |
100m Breaststroke |
56.25 |
6 |
2022 |
Melbourne, VIC, AUS |
50m Breaststroke |
25.99 |
4 |
2022 |
Melbourne, VIC, AUS |
4 x 50m Medley Relay |
1:37.07 |
Heats |
2014 |
Doha, QAT |
200m Breaststroke |
2:07.56 |
2 |
2014 |
Doha, QAT |
100m Breaststroke |
56.35 |
2 |
2014 |
Doha, QAT |
50m Breaststroke |
25.87 |
5 |
2014 |
Doha, QAT |
4 x 50m Medley Relay |
1:32.30 |
5 |
2014 |
Doha, QAT |
4 x 100m Medley Relay |
3:22.78 |
2 |
2014 |
Doha, QAT |
4 x 50m Medley Relay |
1:37.46 |
European Championships |
Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
1 |
2021 |
Budapest, HUN |
50m Breaststroke |
26.21 |
1 |
2021 |
Budapest, HUN |
100m Breaststroke |
57.66 |
1 |
2021 |
Budapest, HUN |
4 x 100m Medley Relay |
3:28.59 |
1 |
2021 |
Budapest, HUN |
4 x 100m Medley Relay |
3:38.82 |
1 |
2018 |
Glasgow, SCO |
100m Breaststroke |
57.10 |
1 |
2018 |
Glasgow, SCO |
50m Breaststroke |
26.09 |
1 |
2018 |
Glasgow, SCO |
4 x 100m Medley Relay |
3:40.18 |
1 |
2018 |
Glasgow, SCO |
4 x 100m Medley Relay |
3:30.44 |
1 |
2016 |
London, ENG |
100m Breaststroke |
58.36 |
1 |
2016 |
London, ENG |
50m Breaststroke |
26.66 |
1 |
2016 |
London, ENG |
4 x 100m Medley Relay |
3:32.15 |
1 |
2016 |
London, ENG |
4 x 100m Medley Relay |
3:44.56 |
Heats |
2014 |
Berlin, GER |
200m Breaststroke |
2:12.40 |
1 |
2014 |
Berlin, GER |
50m Breaststroke |
27.00 |
1 |
2014 |
Berlin, GER |
100m Breaststroke |
58.96 |
1 |
2014 |
Berlin, GER |
4 x 100m Medley Relay |
3:44.02 |
1 |
2014 |
Berlin, GER |
4 x 100m Medley Relay |
3:31.73 |
European Championships Short Course |
Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
3 |
2017 |
Copenhagen, DEN |
50m Breaststroke |
25.70 |
1 |
2017 |
Copenhagen, DEN |
100m Breaststroke |
55.94 |
13 |
2017 |
Copenhagen, DEN |
200m Breaststroke |
2:07.34 |
2 |
2015 |
Netanya, ISR |
50m Breaststroke |
26.21 |
2 |
2015 |
Netanya, ISR |
100m Breaststroke |
56.96 |
Heats |
2015 |
Netanya, ISR |
200m Breaststroke |
2:07.83 |
Heats |
2013 |
Herning, DEN |
100m Breaststroke |
58.54 |
Semifinals |
2013 |
Herning, DEN |
50m Breaststroke |
26.99 |
Heats |
2013 |
Herning, DEN |
200m Breaststroke |
2:10.71 |
4 |
2013 |
Herning, DEN |
4 x 50m Medley Relay |
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World Cup |
Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
20 |
2023 |
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Overall Ranking |
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6 |
2023 |
Athens, GRE |
100m Breaststroke |
59.98 |
2 |
2023 |
Athens, GRE |
50m Breaststroke |
26.89 |
6 |
2023 |
Berlin, GER |
100m Breaststroke |
59.85 |
3 |
2023 |
Berlin, GER |
50m Breaststroke |
26.98 |
4 |
2023 |
Budapest, HUN |
100m Breaststroke |
59.25 |
2 |
2023 |
Budapest, HUN |
50m Breaststroke |
26.79 |
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