Three-time Olympic champion Adam Peaty has declared that age will not stand in the way of his pursuit of more world records and gold medals as he sets his sights on the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.
If successful, Peaty would become the oldest British swimmer to win Olympic gold at the age of 33. The breaststroke star, who narrowly missed out on his third consecutive 100m Olympic title in Paris by just 0.02 seconds, is determined to reclaim the crown — and add the newly introduced 50m breaststroke to his medal haul.
The world record holder over both distances says the next three years will be about pushing his own limits. “I’m going to try beat my world record along these next three years, just as a personal journey,” Peaty told BBC East Midlands Today. “As you get older in these sprint events, you only get more experienced.”
Peaty, renowned for redefining breaststroke swimming with his explosive speed, hopes his journey will inspire others to defy expectations. “I want to show that just because you are older and people think you’re past your peak, that doesn’t mean you can’t win,” he said. “You just need one good swim — and I’m aiming for a lot more than just one.”
With his eyes on Los Angeles, Peaty is gearing up for what he calls “an exciting Games” — and another chance to etch his name deeper into swimming history.
