Adam Peaty update as Team GB receive huge boost on Olympics icon following positive Covid test
Adam Peaty has been snapped back in the pool in a huge boost for Team GB at the Paris Olympics.
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Adam Peaty has been snapped back in the pool in a huge boost for Team GB at the Paris Olympics.
The 29-year-old has won six medals over the years, with his latest coming on Sunday when he claimed silver in the 100m breaststroke.
Peaty tested positive for coronavirus just hours after that event, with Team GB sweating on the star as a result.
But the veteran has now been pictured back in the pool, boosting his chances of playing a further part in the games this summer.
Adam Peaty has been snapped back in the pool in a huge boost for Team GB at the Paris Olympics.
"Back in the water with the French public today (2 days of bed rest)," he wrote on his Instagram story.
Peaty seemed to be in good spirits, performing a shaka gesture as he smiled for the camera.
The swimming sensation has already been reunited with girlfriend Holly Ramsay, the daughter of famous celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay.
"Got to see my [love heart emoji] today," she wrote on her own Instagram story.
Peaty is currently scheduled to take part in both the men's and mixed 4x100m medley relay races.
He previously won gold for Team GB while competing in the mixed medley at the last Olympics in Tokyo back in 2021.
That event will commence on Friday morning with the heats, with a potential final slated for Saturday night.
As for the men's medley relay, that will begin on Saturday morning, with the heats taking part over 24 hours later.
Team GB star Matt Richards was asked about Peaty earlier in the week.
He said his team-mate was 'not dying' and 'alright' while also backing him to make a swift recovery.
"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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Adam Peaty has reunited with Holly Ramsay after his recent positive Covid test
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 was emotional after winning silver on Sunday night, with the 29-year-old saying: "I love the sport and I love how far it's taken me and the challenge every single day.
"These are happy tears because I don't think anybody could have done it other than me.
Adam Peaty won silver at the Paris Olympics on Sunday night
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"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."