Lorraine: Adam Peaty admits he's an 'emotional person' Adam Peaty fought back tears as he reflected on a challenging week, following his final Olympics appearance with Team GB in 2024. The three-time Olympic champion gave his all but missed out on a podium finish, coming fourth in the men's 4x100m medley relay alongside Duncan Scott, Ollie Morgan, and Matt Richards. The 29-year-old swimming sensation opened up about the ordeal during an emotional interview on Monday's Lorraine, welcomed by host Christine Lampard.
Christine excitedly introduced Adam, saying: "First today though, I am joined by one of Team GB's Olympic heroes." She elaborated: "Last night, Adam Peaty was part of the team who finished fourth in the 100-meter medley relay. This comes a week on from him winning silver in the 100-meter breaststroke and then testing positive for COVID , he joins us now.
" Christine probed further: "Thanks so much for joining us, Adam, this has been a complete whirlwind of a week for you. Firstly, how are you feeling because I know it has been physically tough for you this week." READ MORE Kate Garraway makes return to Good Morning Britain after break [LATEST] Christine spoke with Adam Peaty via video link (Image: ITV) Adam shared candidly: "I'm good but it has been a very tough week.
We've had a lot of adversity this week and near misses as we know. I also know that it's a sport and it can go either way but I'm happy with the end result and it's not about the destination it's more ab.