Adam Ramsay-Peaty ponders future after Commonwealth Games 100m breaststroke bronze
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England’s Adam Ramsay-Peaty en route to finishing third in the Commonwealth Games men's 100m breaststroke final at the Tollcross International Swimming Centre in Glasgow on July 25, 2026. Australia’s Sam Williamson took gold ahead of Jersey’s Filip Nowacki.
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GLASGOW – Adam Ramsay-Peaty’s hopes of winning a third Commonwealth Games gold medal in the 100m breaststroke were dashed on July 25, as the Englishman was forced to settle for bronze behind Australia’s Sam Williamson.
He finished third in Glasgow in 59.65sec, behind Williamson (59.17) and Jersey’s Filip Nowacki (59.34).
“I work a lot harder than what it says on the scoreboard,” Ramsay-Peaty, a two-time Olympic gold medallist in the event, told the BBC. “It hurts too much. I have got to approach training differently now because it hurts too much.”
The 31-year-old did bounce back from his disappointment on July 26 as he qualified fifth-fastest for the semi-finals of the 50m breaststroke, which is among the sprints added to the programme for the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
“Is the 100 even viable any more? I don’t know,” said Ramsay-Peaty, the world-record holder in the 50m, who changed his surname to incorporate the family name of Holly, his wife and daughter of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay after their marriage in December.
“The 50 is probably my super strength with my power. With the Olympics, that’s probably going to be more realistic, but it’s too early to tell.”
Despite the setback, he remains determined ahead of LA 2028, adding: “I know I’m a sprinter. I know I can do very well because I’ve done it. It doesn’t disappear overnight.
“It requires me to look at the formula and see how I can get to that speed again.”
There was better news for Sean McCann, who is targeting a place at the LA Games after making the final of the 400m freestyle.
The tragic loss of his sister Madeleine meant the spotlight was on him at his first major international event representing Scotland.
He was just two years old when Madeleine disappeared shortly before her fourth birthday during a holiday in Praia da Luz, Portugal in 2007. Despite extensive searches, she has never been found.
Cheered on by his parents, McCann finished last in the final as Sam Short led home an Australian one-two-three, ahead of Elijah Winnington and Ben Goedemans respectively.
“The Olympics is always the ultimate goal,” said McCann. “Being able to represent Scotland here is a really important stepping stone towards that. Hopefully, with a couple more years of hard work, I can put my name in the mix.”
Although he grew up in England, he qualifies to represent Scotland through his Glasgow-born father.
Parents Gerry, clad in a blue Team Scotland top, and Kate, who wore a T-shirt bearing the Games’ anthem Yes Sir, I Can Boogie, were in the stands to cheer on their son.
After making the final, McCann said: “I’m delighted. It wasn’t really an expectation coming into the championships, especially with how strong the field was, so to have made it is fantastic.
“I wouldn’t say I felt pressure, but I was definitely nervous. There were so many people watching and I wanted to perform well, not just for myself but for Team Scotland as well.”
The 21-year-old, who studies chemical engineering at Loughborough University, previously represented Scotland at the Commonwealth Youth Games in Tobago in 2023, where he finished fifth in the 400m freestyle.
Meanwhile, England gymnast Gabriel Langton has been discharged from hospital after scans determined no lasting damage from a sickening fall which temporarily halted the men’s team final in Glasgow on July 24.
The 19-year-old landed awkwardly, head first, off the high bar in the final apparatus.
The competition was held up for 20 minutes as he was carefully assessed by a large medical team and stretchered away from the arena.
“Gabriel was transferred to the hospital as a precautionary measure overnight and underwent multiple scans today, with very positive results,” Team England said in a statement on July 25.
“Thankfully, he has been cleared of any serious injury complications and will be discharged to return to the team hotel this evening.
“He is in good spirits and hugely grateful for the many messages of support and the excellent care provided by the medical teams. He is looking forward to being reunited with the team to celebrate his silver medal.”
England finished second to Canada, with Australia third.
Australia won the women’s team final on July 25 ahead of Canada and England, with Singapore seventh among 12 teams. REUTERS, AFP
