Three-time Olympic champion Adam Peaty made a statement of intent as he began his push for LA 2028 with victory in the men's 100m breaststroke final at the Aquatics GB Swimming Championships.
The 31-year-old won the event in 58.97 seconds, defeating teenage duo Filip Nowacki (59.39s) and Max Morgan (third in a personal best 59.56s). His time was the second-quickest in the world this year, behind only Japan's Shin Ohashi (58.67s).
Peaty confirmed last year he would return to the pool in a bid to make another Olympics, having considered quitting before and after the Paris Games. Since then he has got married, and cited celebrity chef father-in-law Gordon Ramsay as an inspiration in his comeback.
The results confirmed Peaty and Nowacki's places in the British team for the European Aquatics Championships this summer. “We've got some talented youngsters coming through the pool,” Peaty said. “I'm not talking about this year, it's about LA for me, and these boys are going to challenge me the whole way.”
Peaty decided to target another Olympic appearance after it was confirmed the 50m breaststroke event would be added to the programme for LA 2028. He won 100m gold in Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2021, as well as the 4x100m mixed medley relay title in Tokyo, and will now aim for the 50m title at his fourth Games.
On the opening day of the national championships, James Guy won the men's 400m freestyle in 3:44.04, while 19-year-old Eva Okaro won the women's 100m freestyle in 53.75s.
