Team GB legend Adam Peaty shows off shock new look as he gives update on LA 2028 Olympics
TEAM GB icon Adam Peaty showed off his new look as he revealed whether he will compete in Los Angeles 2028.
The 30-year-old swimmer has three Olympic gold medals to his name but had to settle for just one silver in Paris last year.
Peaty had considered hanging up his goggles for good but has now decided to try to claim back his crown at the next Games.
He discussed his motivation at the British Swimming Championships while showing off his new look.
Peaty explained that his four-year-old son George, who he had with ex Eirianedd Munro, and potential future kids with Gordon Ramsay’s daughter Holly is driving him to LA 2028.
The breaststroke specialist, who now boasts a bold moustache, told the BBC: “Do I see winning as a gold medal? Or do I see winning as not giving up and being a good role model for my son?.
“It can be both and I am for both. But If I retired post-Paris on something I deeply wasn’t happy with – what message does that send to my future children?
“I want them not to give up when it does get tough. I want them to dig down, dig deep, work harder and find another way through that problem.
“It is no longer an athlete or a selfish decision, it is more of a family and broader decision and that perspective really matters.”
Peaty’s choice to go for gold again was handed a major boost after the Olympics added a new event he is set to thrive in.
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The International Olympic Committee confirmed last week that 50m sprint swims will be in LA 2028.
Peaty is the current world record holder over that distance with a time of 25.95 seconds.
On the new event, Peaty said: “It confirms my attempt to be at my fourth Olympic Games.
“This is the best result for our incredible sport and will allow more people to be part of it and stay in it much longer.
“Thank you World Aquatics for this amazing decision.
“I have got a good feeling about these next three years.”