[31] In the heats, Peaty broke his own world record with a time of 57.55 seconds. He has represented Great Britain at the Olympic Games, World Championships and European Championships, and England in the Commonwealth Games. [38] He successfully defended his 50 metre breaststroke title with another sub-26 time of 25.99 seconds in the final, completing another double at the World Championships with van der Burgh taking bronze. Instagram & Twitter - adam_peaty 0 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from ‘adampeaty’ hashtag All of which, naturally, requires gargantuan efforts in the pool, in the gym and in the kitchen. [43] However, he finished second in the 50 metre breaststroke behind van der Burgh, the first time he had failed to win a 50 metre breaststroke race for 4 years since he lost to him at the 2014 Commonwealth Games. He eventually finished second in the final with a time of 26.78, 0.02 seconds behind South African Cameron van der Burgh. "We never really know our fluid loss and that's when dehydration can kick in if you're not replacing your electrolytes. 446 talking about this. Broad shoulders, lean torsos and strong, powerful arms help them cruise through the water and, in the case of Olympic and Commonwealth Games legend Adam Peaty, aid in crushing world records, dominating championships and making Olympic history. After winning his heat of the 50 metre breaststroke, he then clocked a new world-record time of 26.62 in the semi-final. 647 talking about this. Olympic gold medalist and world record holder Adam Peaty and girlfriend Eiri Munro welcomed their new baby boy on Friday. [78], "I can’t believe it, it’s a dream, I’ve studied, 2013 European Short Course Swimming Championships, 2015 European Short Course Swimming Championships, 2017 European Short Course Swimming Championships, Member of the Order of the British Empire, World record progression 50 metres breaststroke, World record progression 100 metres breaststroke, "Mel Marshall is Coach of The Year After Stellar Season For Her & Adam Peaty", "Parents of Olympic medalist Adam Peaty fly to Rio after washing machine breaks down", "How Adam Peaty's record-breaking 100m breaststroke swim could save under-threat pool", "FE students add to Team GB Olympic medal haul", "Adam Peaty: Rio Olympics gold medal swimmer 'was scared of water, "Adam Peaty's grandmother recalls how he used to 'scream when he got in the bath' and tells how she 'went ballistic' when he won gold", "Different strokes: how 'our Usain Bolt' Adam Peaty rules the pool", "Olympics: Adam Peaty ready to help next potential stars follow in his golden footsteps", "Who is Adam Peaty? In 2015, Peaty's rise continued, breaking the world record for 100 metre breaststroke at the British Championships and World Trials by almost half a second. ", "Chin-ups are a great all rounder – it builds back muscles, biceps, triceps and muscle in the forearms.". On 15 November 2020, at the International Swimming League meet in Budapest, Peaty competed as part of the London Roar team. Can’t wait for the final next month in Vegas ” When it comes to Adam Peaty's supplement strategy, things are refreshingly simple. [40], At the 2017 European Short Course Swimming Championships, Peaty won a bronze medal in the 50 metre breaststroke with a personal best time and setting a new British record. “George-Anderson Adetola Peaty. Drive your heels into the floor to push yourself explosively back up. Adam Peaty, partner Eiri Munro and the scans of a baby boy on the way - Photos Courtesy: Adam Peaty (top right) and Arena Editorial content for the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games coverage is … [20], Peaty's first senior event was the 2013 European Short Course Swimming Championships where he achieved three personal best times in the three breaststroke events. Stay lateral and push as much power out of the ground as possible. 9lb 1oz. 50.5k Likes, 1,299 Comments - Adam Peaty MBE (@adam_peaty) on Instagram: “OLYMPIC CHAMPION and a New World Record #57.1 #BringOnTheGreat”