Adam Ramsay-Peaty to compete at Commonwealth Games in attempt to make history

Adam Ramsay-Peaty has signed up for this summer’s Commonwealth Games in a major boost to organisers . The three-time Olympic champion will be named in Team England ’s 42-strong swimming squad on Tuesday as he targets gold at a fourth consecutive Games. The inclusion of the world’s fastest breaststroker is a real coup for Glasgow organisers, who stepped in to stage a scaled-down version of the event after Victoria in Australia pulled out as hosts three years ago.

Ramsay-Peaty, 31, admitted he came close to quitting the sport after failing to defend his 100m breaststroke Olympic title in Paris. He described the period as a “self-destructive spiral” as he battled injury problems and mental health struggles. He married model Holly Ramsay — daughter of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay — in December and spent part of their honeymoon in Australia training with former coach Mel Marshall.

The addition of the shorter 50m breaststroke to the Los Angeles Olympic programme has reignited his passion . But he was reminded of the challenge ahead when he finished fourth in his signature event at a meet in Edinburgh in March. Adam Ramsay-Peaty is targeting the next Olympics in LA in 2028 (Reuters) Peaty-Ramsay’s father-on-law is now Gordon Ramsay after marrying the TV chef’s daughter Holly (Ben Birchall/PA Wire) Peaty responded in trademark fashion by reclaiming his British 50m and 100m breaststroke titles last month, posting times that rank him No 1 in the Commonwealth this season.

“Being selected to represent your country is always an honour and there is something special about a home Commonwealth Games,” said Ramsay-Peaty. “This event also marks a significant milestone in my international career, which began in Glasgow 12 years ago at the 2014 Commonwealth Games. “I’m particularly excited to compete in Scotland this summer because I know everyone will come together to make it a brilliant occasion.