Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:56pm on 29 Jul 2024,Monday Sports
British swimmer Adam Peaty tested positive for COVID-19 at the Paris Olympics, just a day after securing silver in the 100m breaststroke. Despite feeling unwell before the race, Peaty competed and finished second by 0.02 seconds behind Italy's Nicolo Martinenghi. Team GB announced that Peaty hopes to return for the relay events later in the swimming program. The situation is being managed with all necessary precautions to protect the wider delegation's health. Peaty, a two-time reigning 100m champion, expressed no sadness over his result, praising Martinenghi's victory.
