Adam Peaty was scared of taking showers, now he conquers water. A boy uncertain about liquid is now feared in it. He is reason No. 32 why I watch sport. Because of the things athletes can overcome.
In 1961, the 100m breaststroke record was 1min 11.14sec. In 2001, the one-minute barrier was broken. On Sunday, I waited to watch the sturdy Peaty - even his face looks muscled - and he became the first man to go below 57 seconds. This is reason No. 121 why I watch sport: Because there is no limit to some people.
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