Adam Ramsay-Peaty finishes fifth in European Championships 100m final
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 3:24 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Adam Ramsay-Peaty placed fifth in the 100m breaststroke final at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris. This marks his first defeat at the championships, which follows a disappointing performance in the Commonwealth Games. Ramsay-Peaty, a three-time Olympic champion, timed 59.10 seconds, finishing just ahead of teammate Filip Nowacki. Nicolo Martinenghi won the race with a time of 58.58 seconds. Ramsay-Peaty's prior record included 16 gold medals at this event, having never lost a heat, semi-final, or final until now. His performance at the Commonwealth Games had already raised concerns, as he secured two bronze medals.
- •Ramsay-Peaty finishes the race in 59.10 seconds.
- •Nicolo Martinenghi wins the final with a time of 58.58 seconds.
- •Ramsay-Peaty previously held 16 gold medals at European Championships.
- •Teammate Filip Nowacki placed sixth, just behind Ramsay-Peaty.
- •Katie Shanahan won gold in the 200m backstroke at the same event.
- 3:24 PMBBC Sport — Ramsay-Peaty confused by early exit at Europeans
- 5:49 PMYahoo Sports — Ramsay-Peaty fifth in European Championships 100m final
- 5:49 PMBBC Sport — Ramsay-Peaty fifth in European Championships 100m final
"Former Olympic and world champion Adam Ramsay-Peaty says he is "confused" as his poor run of form continues at the European Aquatics Championships.
"Adam Ramsay-Peaty was beaten for the first time at a European Aquatics Championships as he finished fifth in the 100m breaststroke final in Paris.
"Adam Ramsay-Peaty was beaten for the first time at a European Aquatics Championships as he finished fifth in the 100m breaststroke final in Paris.
Sources
External links- BBC SportAug 14, 2026, 3:24 PMRamsay-Peaty confused by early exit at Europeans
Former Olympic and world champion Adam Ramsay-Peaty says he is "confused" as his poor run of form continues at the European Aquatics Championships.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 5:49 PMRamsay-Peaty fifth in European Championships 100m final
Adam Ramsay-Peaty was beaten for the first time at a European Aquatics Championships as he finished fifth in the 100m breaststroke final in Paris.
- BBC SportAug 11, 2026, 5:49 PMRamsay-Peaty fifth in European Championships 100m final
Adam Ramsay-Peaty was beaten for the first time at a European Aquatics Championships as he finished fifth in the 100m breaststroke final in Paris.
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