Adam Ramsay-Peaty secured a bronze medal in the 100m breaststroke final at the Commonwealth Games, finishing in third place. His pregnant wife, Holly Ramsay-Peaty, was in attendance to support him.
Ramsay-Peaty, a three-time Olympic champion, competed in his fourth Commonwealth Games. He advanced to the final after winning his heat on Friday, despite a brief delay caused by a detached lane rope. He posted the fastest qualifying time in the heats and progressed through the semifinals.
This event marks a significant moment for the swimmer as he competes with his new, double-barreled surname, Ramsay-Peaty, for the first time at a major championship, following his marriage to Holly Ramsay, daughter of TV chef Gordon Ramsay, in December. He debuted the name on his swimming cap at the Games, hoping it would bring him luck.
His performance in the 100m breaststroke at the Commonwealth Games is seen as a step in his effort to refocus his career. After a challenging 2023, during which he withdrew from several events to prioritize his mental health, a silver medal at the Paris Olympics in 2024 helped him regain momentum. Ramsay-Peaty's dominance in the 100m breaststroke began with his win at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, which set the stage for eight years of largely unbeaten performances in the event. This streak was notably broken four years ago in Birmingham when he finished fourth.
Speaking after his heat, Ramsay-Peaty told TNT Sports that the primary goal was to