Olympic champion Adam Peaty has reportedly built a staggering £1.4 million fortune, a financial success story inspired by his soon-to-be father-in-law, the formidable celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay.
From the Pool to Profit
The 30-year-old swimmer, who is engaged to Ramsay's 25-year-old daughter Holly, has seen his financial prospects soar. Recent accounts for his company, Adam Peaty Ltd, reveal a massive profit of £1.4 million. This impressive sum includes nearly £130,000 in cash and another £100,000 in investments.
A source close to the athlete revealed that Gordon Ramsay has taken on a mentorship role, guiding Peaty on his financial journey. 'Adam has clearly been inspired by Gordon's entrepreneurial success, from TV shows to cookbooks and restaurant chains, and he really looks up to him,' the source told The Sun.
A Dramatic Financial Turnaround
This newfound wealth marks a dramatic increase for the athlete. Just last year, in 2023, his net worth was reported at £1.2 million. The growth becomes even more striking when compared to his finances after his triumphant gold medal win at the 2016 Rio Olympics, a year for which he retained only £74,000.
The insider added, 'He's got the drive and people around him to really help him kick on and build his brand.' This suggests a strategic shift from purely athletic earnings to broader brand-building, a path well-trodden by his mentor, Ramsay.
Family Feud Overshadows Financial Success
However, this period of professional and financial success has been marred by a very public and painful family rift. Reports emerged this week that Peaty's mother, Caroline, has been banned from his upcoming wedding to Holly.
The dispute reportedly ignited after Caroline was not invited to Holly's hen party, which was attended by the bride's mother Tana, family friend Victoria Beckham, and Peaty's sister. The situation escalated when Peaty's brother, James, was arrested on 11 November 2025 on suspicion of harassment after allegedly sending verbal threats during Peaty's stag weekend in Budapest.
James, 34, was questioned for two days before being released on conditional bail by Staffordshire Police. A family source expressed the deep distress caused, stating, 'Now James has a potential charge hanging over his head and his parents have the headache of being disinvited and banned from their son's wedding.'
In the wake of the feud, Peaty's mother shared a heartfelt tribute on Instagram to her sister Louise, thanking her for being her 'protector through this difficult time.' Meanwhile, Adam has been staying at Gordon Ramsay's home as the family conflict continues to unfold.
