Adam Ramsay-Peaty claimed the bronze medal in the 100m breaststroke final at the Commonwealth Games on Saturday, finishing third after a challenging race. His wife, Holly Ramsay, was present in the stands to support him.
Ramsay-Peaty, a three-time Olympic champion, competed under his new double-barrelled surname for the first time at a major championship. He had previously won his heat on Friday, despite a delay caused by a detached lane rope. He posted the fastest qualifying time and advanced through the semifinals to reach the final.
Holly Ramsay, daughter of TV chef Gordon Ramsay, was seen in the crowd showing her support. She sported a black T-shirt and matching jumper, highlighting her baby bump. The couple announced last month that they are expecting a baby girl.
This Commonwealth Games marks Ramsay-Peaty's fourth appearance, having won his first medals in Glasgow in 2014. He has described the event as a 'full circle moment' as he aims to reignite his career. After a difficult 2023, during which he withdrew from events to focus on mental health, a silver medal at the Paris Olympics in 2024 helped him refocus. His dominance in the 100m event, which began with his 2014 win, had previously seen an eight-year streak that ended with a fourth-place finish in Birmingham four years ago.
Ramsay-Peaty explained his approach to the Games, stating, 'Job done, really. We've got a busy two weeks coming up, so we're reserving energy where we can.' He reflected on his journey, noting, 'Last time I was here, I was very young. We barely had any world records to my name, or known world records to my name, so it's been a very long journey.'
The decision to use the double-barrelled surname Ramsay-Peaty follows his marriage to Holly last December. However, his parents, Caroline and Mark, did not attend the wedding and are reportedly not attending the Commonwealth Games due to a falling out, leaving Adam estranged from them. The conflict reportedly stems from a decision not to invite wider family members to his and Holly's engagement party in September 2024, and Holly's hen do.
Adam's heat time was 59.46 seconds, with only two rivals finishing under a minute. He is looking to add to his Commonwealth medal tally as a staging post before the LA 2028 Olympics.