A fractured foot in May 2022 became the 'catalyst' of his 'downward spiral' sparking 'three years of hell' where the Olympic hero, 29, was left battling with depression and alcoholism.
Just over a year ago British swimming champion Adam Peaty never 'wanted to see a pool again' claiming the sport that shot him to fame had 'broken him'.
The swimmer began dating celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay's daughter in May 2023, following the split from his son George's mother Eirianedd Munro the previous year.Adam, Holly and Gordon pictured together at the British Grand Prix in Silverstone last yearAdam pictured competing in the final of the 4 x 100m relay swimming event in Paris
He told The Times: 'She's brilliant. She's been pinnacle to this moment in my life where I can have peace and I can have that kind of love where it's not defined by anything else other than the connection we have.When asked what their future together might look like he added: 'I definitely want more kids.'
Peaty split from his girlfriend Eirianedd after three years together and apologised for 'letting down' his partner and their son in August 2022 'He said to me, 'An Olympic gold medal is the coldest thing you will ever wear',' recalls Peaty, who wore one of those at Rio 2016 and two at Tokyo 2020. 'It feels so warm because you have achieved your goal, but at what cost?,' Peaty recalled.
He added: 'It's about being a better person. Not only being a better athlete and fulfilling my gift, but also being a better dad for George. There are so many other reasons. It gets quite deep.' Agonisingly for the British athlete - and all of his fans - he missed out on a third gold straight at the Paris event by just 0.02 seconds, losing to Italian underdog Nicolo Martinenghi.
Peaty missed out on a third gold straight at the Paris event by just 0.02 seconds, losing to Italian underdog Nicolo Martinenghi.Peaty receives his silver medal at the Paris Olympics 2024
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