Adam Ramsay-Peaty Takes 2 Commonwealth Bronzes as 51-medal Champion Reflects on Personal Struggles
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Updated · The New York Times · Jul 28
Adam Ramsay-Peaty Takes 2 Commonwealth Bronzes as 51-medal Champion Reflects on Personal Struggles
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jul 28
Summary
Two bronze medals in Glasgow — in the 100m and 50m breaststroke — left Adam Ramsay-Peaty reflecting emotionally on a comeback he called the hardest climb of his career.
The former Olympic champion linked his struggles to a 2023 mental health break, depression, alcohol issues, injury, punishing training and online abuse directed at him and his family.
Ramsay-Peaty said his new double-barrelled surname marked his “evolution as a man” after marrying Holly Ramsay in December 2025, with another child on the way.
The 30-year-old, owner of 51 major medals and 14 world records, is now targeting Los Angeles 2028, where the new 50m breaststroke could offer a more realistic shot at gold.