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

The Independent·James Toney·21 days ago
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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 .…

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