2024 Paris Olympics – Swimmer Adam Peaty in profile

Adam Peaty will head into Paris 2024 at peace with himself after a battle with his demons and the three-time Olympic champion believes that makes him a more dangerous opponent for his rivals.

Peaty has faced huge challenges since winning double gold and a silver at the Tokyo Games in 2021, and last year he climbed out of the pool to deal with mental health issues and alcohol abuse.

Having dominated the sport for so long – unbeaten in his signature 100m breaststroke between 2014 and 2022 – Peaty needed a reset and he has now returned with a different frame of mind.

“I guess (I’m) more relaxed in my approach,” the 29-year-old said.

“A little bit more knowledgeable of myself and I guess when I look myself in the mirror I’m very peaceful. As soon as you stop running from yourself, I think that’s when you start living your true self and your true life.

“And in sport terms I think that’s when you’re most dangerous for everyone else because you’re just so at peace. I’m not afraid to lose, I’m not afraid to win. How can you beat an athlete like that?”

In the video above, we take a look at Adam Peaty’s career as he prepares to go to defend his Men’s 100 m breaststroke gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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