Adam Peaty reveals dilemma over LA28 decision: ‘If that happens, it’ll be 100 percent yes’
Peaty was pipped to gold in Paris this summer and intends to take a break from swimming
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Adam Peaty has revealed that he will “100 per cent” compete at the Los Angeles 2028 if the 50m breaststroke is added to the Olympic swimming programme.
Peaty was narrowly pipped in the 100m at Paris 2024 as he chased a third individual Olympic gold, and intends to take a break from competitive swimming to focus on his family.
The 29-year-old has indicated that he may consider a return for the next Games in California, and would only be encouraged were a gold medal on offer in a sprint event in which he has excelled.
Peaty is the world-record holder over 50 metres and a three-time world champion in the discipline. Only the freestylers have previously raced over one length of the pool at the Olympics, but reports post-Paris suggested that World Aquatics would lobby the LA organisers to add the 50m breaststroke, backstroke and butterfly to the itinerary.
If they are successful, Peaty is sure that he will attend.
“World Aquatics are potentially putting forward to the Olympic committee about the 50m breaststroke sprint being in the Games,” Peaty told BBC Breakfast.
“If that happens it would be 100% yes, I am there - I am not sure when I will find out.
“I’m going to stay fit and I’m going to train for two years, but I’m going to take a break, put other things forward as a priority. I really enjoy public speaking now and motivating people.”
Peaty’s silver in Paris was his sixth Olympic medal overall. The British swimmer tested positive for Covid-19 the morning after being touched out by Nicolo Martinenghi.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments