Tattooed British swimmer targets redemption after Commonwealth Games setback
British breaststroker Adam Ramsay-Peaty is set to go head-to-head in the 50m breaststroke final, determined to reclaim his form and secure a gold medal. After a shock bronze at the 100m event on Saturday, Peaty now focuses on winning the shorter distance. The key will be his battle plan after an emotional rollercoaster of the last 24 hours.
“The last 24 hours have been a bit of a whirlwind,” Ramsay-Peaty admitted as he qualified in third place with a time of 26.82 seconds, just behind South African Michael Houlie (26.61) and Aussie Sam Williamson (26.79). His mindset is clear: ‘People forget that I haven’t done this for two years’, Peaty told reporters.