Adam Ramsay-Peaty fastest in Commonwealth breaststroke heats despite delay

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Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Adam Ramsay-Peaty fastest in Commonwealth breaststroke heats despite delay
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Adam Ramsay-Peaty qualified for the semi-finals of the men's 100m breaststroke at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. His heat was briefly halted when a lane divider broke, requiring an official to enter the pool. Ramsay-Peaty recorded the fastest time of the morning at 59.46 seconds, with two others also under a minute. The three-time Olympic champion is competing in his fourth Commonwealth Games. He will return for the semi-final on Friday evening as he aims to reclaim form after a challenging previous year.

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  • Ramsay-Peaty's heat was stopped due to a broken lane divider.
  • He finished with the fastest time in the heats, 59.46 seconds.
  • Sam Williamson and Filip Nowacki also qualified for the semi-finals.
  • This marks Ramsay-Peaty's fourth Commonwealth Games appearance.
  • He aims to improve on a disappointing performance in Birmingham.
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  • 1:03 PMYahoo SportsAdam Ramsay-Peaty shrugs off bizarre delay to emerge fastest in Commonwealth breaststroke heats
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Ramsay-Peaty’s 100m heat was temporarily halted as he was on the blocks when a lane divider broke off

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