TEAM GB will be looking to retain their champion status in the mixed 4x100m medley relay.
Here is everything you need to know about why Adam Peaty isn’t competing in tonight’s huge event at the Olympics.
Adam Peaty won 55 medals in his professional career[/caption] He earned his sixth Olympic medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics for Team GB[/caption]Adam Peaty tested for Covid-19 on Monday, July 29, 2024, which has affected his participation in the mixed 4x100m medley relay at the Paris Olympics.
And with the final upon us, it has been confirmed that Peaty will NOT represent Team GB in tonight’s huge event.
James Wilby steps in for him, alongside Kathleen Dawson, Duncan Scott, and Anna Hopkin, as the team of four go for gold in the pool.
Adam Peaty missed the heats of the mixed 4x100m medley relay at the Paris Olympics in 2024 due to a positive Covid-19 test.
This recent setback isn’t the first time Covid-19 has disrupted his competition schedule.
In January 2022, Peaty also tested positive for the virus, which caused him to miss the Luxembourg Euro Meet.
This event was a part of his preparation for the 2022 season, including the World Championships and Commonwealth Games.
Adam Peaty has earned an impressive array of 55 medals from major swimming competitions.
Here is a detailed list of Adam Peaty's medals:
Olympic Games
World Championships
World Swimming Championships (25m)
Swimming World Cup
European Championships
European Short Course Championships (25m)
Commonwealth Games
European Junior Championships