Adam Peaty

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Tokyo 2020, Europe Day 6: Bulgaria’s First Olympic Swimming Finalist Since 1988

Full Name:	Adam Peaty
Born:	December 28th, 1994
	Uttoxeter, England
Nationality:	Great Britain
Status:	Active

Adam Peaty is a 3-time Olympic gold medalist, 5-time Olympic medalist and the current world record holder in the 100 meter breaststroke. Adam Peaty Born Dec. 28, 1994 Adam Peaty is a swimmer from Great Britain. Standing 6'3" Peaty is a breaststroke specialist, claiming the 2016 Olympic title in the 100 breast and becoming the first man to go 57, and subsequently 56, seconds in the 100 meter breaststroke. Early Career Peaty made his first traveling team as a junior swimmer, at the European Junior Championships in 2012. He competed in all three breaststroke events, and even finished fifth overall in the 200m breaststroke. A year later in 2012 Peaty competed at the FINA World Cup circuit, and won his first medals at the 2013 British Gas Swimming Championships in Sheffield. He won silver in the 50m breaststroke and bronze in the 100m breaststroke in Sheffield, but at the 2013 British Gas ASA National Youth Championships, Peaty swam his first sub-1:00 100m breaststroke swim. Success in senior swimming In 2o13 Peaty competed in his first senior international competition, this competing at the European Short Course Senior Championships. He went best times in all three breaststroke events. At his first Commonwealth Games in 2014, Peaty represented England and won four gold medals …

Tokyo 2020, Europe Day 6: Bulgaria’s First Olympic Swimming Finalist Since 1988

After placing 4th in the men’s 100 butterfly semifinals, Josif Miladinov is Bulgaria’s first Olympic swimming finalist in 33 years.

Relay Lineups: Efimova/King Confirmed Breaststroke Medley Relay Prelims Legs

After their younger teammates out-swam them, veterans Yulia Efimova (ROC) and Lilly King (USA) have been put on the BR prelims spots for the 400 medley relay.

Staffetta Mista 4×100 Misti-Italia In Finale Gran Bretagna Record Europeo

Esordio olimpico per la staffetta mista 4×100 metri misti e subito la Gran Bretagna sigla il record europeo ed olimpico. L’Italia in finale

Brits Down European Record In Mixed Medley Relay, Peaty Splits 57.0

Adam Peaty registered the third-fastest 100 breaststroke split of all-time as Great Britain lowered its European Record in the mixed 400 medley relay.

Relay Lineups: China & Britain Go All-In, Italy/Canada Gamble on Mixed Medley

Canada left both Maggie MacNeil and Penny Oleksiak off of the mixed medley relay prelims, gambling on the team making the final without them.

Adam Peaty “E’ Il Momento Più Bello Da Rio, Questo Oro Significa Tutto”

Adam Peaty sfoga tutte le sue emozioni sull’oro come non aveva mai fatto prima e dedica la medaglia alla sua nazione e alla famiglia

2020 Tokyo Olympics Pick’Em Contest – Biggest Highlights and Upsets Day 1-3

On day 3, no one correctly predicted the podium order of the women’s 100 breast where 17-year-old Lydia Jacoby won and World Record holder Lilly Kind got 3rd.

Adam Peaty By Jack Spitser Tokyo Olympics

Peaty On Historic Gold: “I Haven’t Felt This Good Since 2016”

In reaching the top of the podium as he did in Rio, Adam Peaty became the first British swimmer ever to successfully defend an individual Olympic title.

Tokyo Rapid-Fire: Day 2 Swimming Headlines

Did you miss Sunday night’s action in Tokyo? Have no fear, SwimSwam has all the biggest swimming headlines from the second Olympic finals session for you.

Adam Peaty revalida el oro olímpico de 100 braza con 57.37

Adam Peaty ha ganado su segundo oro olímpico consecutivo en 100 braza, con plata para Arno Kamminga y bronce para Nicolo Martinenghi.

#Tokyo2020 Top 5: Titmus Wins, Peaty Defends, Russia Flops in Relay on Day 2

We saw a slue of historic races, highlighted by Peaty’s title defense, MacNeil’s #2 all-time, and Titmus vs. Ledecky round 1

WATCH: 400 Free Duel Between Titmus & Ledecky for Olympic Gold (Day 2)

Watch Ariarne Titmus battle World Record holder Katie Ledecky in the 400 free, along with other race videos from the 2nd finals session of the Tokyo Olympics.

Tokyo 2020, Europe Day 2: Peaty Is First British Swimmer To Repeat Olympic Gold

After finishing day 1 with no medals, Europe scored 4 medals on day 2. 3 of them were earned in the men’s 100 breast where Peaty defended his Olympic title.

Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Day 2 Finals Photo Vault

Some of my favorite images I’ve ever taken were during this morning’s electric, exciting and emotional session. The top shots are compiled here.

2020 Tokyo Olympics Pick’Em Contest – Day 2 Results

Only 252 Pick’Em voters predicted Canada’s Maggie Macneil would win gold in the 100 fly while 420 people gave the win to USA’s Torri Huske who placed 4th.