Adam Peaty became the first Brit of all time to retain an Olympic swimming title early today. The 26-year-old from Uttoxeter, Staffs, now living and training in Loughborough, brought home our first Gold of the Games in the 100m breaststroke - shortly after Team GB's Alex Yee won silver in the men's triathlon.
Peaty did it in 57.37 seconds, the fifth fastest time of all time, from Holland's Arno Kamminga, with bronze going to Italy's Nicole Martinenghi.
He punched the water and held his arms aloft as he celebrated his second Olympic title, smiling as his team mates sang his name.
Peaty swore live on air as he was interviewed just after the race, and apologised saying he was 'very emotional'. He said: “It takes an athlete to be the best
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