Olympics athletes 'think there's a huge issue brewing in Paris' after Adam Peaty's positive Covid test
Adam Peaty: Olympics star tested positive for Covid just hours after winning silver
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Olympics athletes think Covid is 'becoming a problem' at the game in Paris amid Adam Peaty's recent positive test, according to reports.
The swimming star tested positive for coronavirus just hours after he secured silver in the 100m swimming event on Sunday night.
It is currently unclear if Peaty will be able to take part in the games any more, with the 29-year-old currently isolating.
Olympic organisers have claimed Covid rates are 'quite low in France'. However, according to the Daily Mail, 'that is at odds with the word from inside the Athletes' village'.
Adam Peaty: Olympics star tested positive for Covid just hours after winning silver
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It's claimed some individuals believe coronavirus is 'becoming a problem' at the games.
That was evident on Tuesday, with some Olympic swimmers seen wearing masks amid concerns over the virus.
Seven athletes have already tested positive, with their hopes and dreams currently hanging in the balance.
Peaty, as things stand, is hopeful he'll be able to add to his medal haul - having won six throughout his career so far.
A statement from Team GB, released on Monday, said: "In the hours after the final, his symptoms became worse and he was tested for Covid early on Monday morning. He tested positive at that point.
"He is hopeful to be back in competition for the relay events later in the swimming programme.
"As in any case of illness, the situation is being managed appropriately, with all usual precautions being taken to keep the wider delegation healthy."
Peaty is hoping to take part in the 4x100m mixed medley, which takes place on Friday.
And he's also hoping to take part in the 4x100 medley, which is due to commence over the weekend.
Team GB team-mate Matt Richards has said he's got 'no doubt' Peaty is capable of winning gold, providing he can recover in time.
"Adam's OK, he's not dying. He's alright, just a bit of a cold. It's not fun but he'll get through it," he said.
"We'll avoid it as best we can."
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Richards continued: "I've got no doubt on that. We've seen what he's done over the years.
"If it's possible to be at full strength he will be. That's all there is to it."
Peaty said after winning silver on Sunday that he relished the challenge of adding to his collection of medals.
He admitted: "I love the sport and I love how far it's taken me and the challenge every single day.
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"These are happy tears because I don't think anybody could have done it other than me.
"The relationship I've got with this sport is: I'm all in. That comes at a cost of spending time with boy, spending time doing things I want to do as an older man."
"My heart is so happy and I am so grateful that I can theoretically lose and feel like I have still won."
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