Why Adam Ramsay-Peaty was left in tears by painful Commonwealth Games defeat

By admin — In News — July 26, 2026

   ​Adam Peaty broke down in tears after his bid for Commonwealth Games gold ended with 100m breaststroke bronze.Brand new name, but not the same old result. He may now be double-barrelled, but he will not be chasing double gold here in Glasgow.The three-time Olympic champion was beaten in the 100m breaststroke, an event he dominated for so long, by Australia’s Sam Williamson.Adam Ramsay-Peaty admitted he was in tears after defeat in the 100m breaststroke at the Commonwealth Games (Getty)He was then edged into bronze as rising star Filip Nowacki, just 18, claimed Jersey’s first Commonwealth Games medal in 36 years with a stunning silver to cement his place as the coming man of British breaststroke.Ramsay-Peaty will now turn his attention to defending his 50m breaststroke title – his final chance to become the first British swimmer to win gold at four consecutive Commonwealth Games.“I’m never afraid to show emotion,” he said. “It’s important because it helps create stronger people, stronger men, stronger fathers and stronger husbands. “This cycle especially, I’ve worked harder than ever. To get a result like that hurts because I know I’m better than that.“It’s still very raw. I honestly feel like I deserve more. There’s a lot of thinking to do, but it’s too early to draw any conclusions. Maybe it was just an off swim. Maybe it’s because I’ve been away from championship racing for two years. I honestly don’t know.“What’s the point of all the 5.30am starts? What’s the point of all the metres every single day? What’s the point of being exhausted all the time, or missing family events because you have to train? It has to mean something. For me, that means striving for excellence, and today wasn’t excellence. That’s where the emotion comes from.“The choices I’ve made over the last few months have been difficult. At the same time, I’m proud that I got here and that I didn’t quit after Paris [Olympics]. I know I deserve more, and I know I can work for it.“It’s been two years since I’ve raced heats, semis and finals, so maybe it’s just an adjustment. It’s too early to know what I’m capable of at this stage, but I’m a fighter. We’ve got another opportunity at the Europeans in two weeks, and I do enjoy a scrap. I lost that scrap today, but that’s sport. Most of the time I’ve won those battles – this time I didn’t.”Ramsay-Peaty was frustrated after being beaten by Sam Williamson and Filip Nowacki (Reuters)Ramsay-Peaty took to the podium but only to collect a bronze medal (Getty)Ramsay-Peaty admitted he came close to quitting his 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 – in December, and the couple recently announced they were expecting their first child later thi  

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