What makes a great 100 breaststroker? Many would point to a dominant kick, gliding them through the water. Others would point to a strong stroke, using their upper body to push forward with efficiency ...

The Popeye of the pool suddenly looked human. “I’m an older man now,” wept Adam Peaty, his once-insuperable powers now diminished. Here was a swimmer who used to be celebrated for his comic-book ...

RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Adam Peaty demolished his own world record in the heats of the 100 meters breaststroke on Saturday as he launched a bid to become the first British man to win an Olympic ...

Two-hundredths of a second. A few small millimetres. A fractionally mistimed final lunge for the line. Waking up with a sore throat on your four-yearly date with destiny. It is on these margins that a ...

Adam Peaty advanced from the semifinals into Sunday’s 100m breaststroke final after clocking the field’s fastest time, 57.62 seconds. Peaty, racing at his first Games, broke his own 100m breaststroke ...

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Adam Peaty has revealed he will compete at the Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028 The Brit's future was in doubt after failing to win his third straight gold in Paris Peaty confirmed his participation in ...

A scintillating men's 100m breaststroke final came down to a photo finish between Italy's Nicolo Martinenghi, Great Britain's Adam Peaty and Team USA's Nic Fink. Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics on NBC ...

RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Adam Peaty demolished his own world record in the heats of the 100 metres breaststroke on Saturday as he launched a bid to become the first British man to win an Olympic ...