Adam Peaty tests positive for Covid

Peaty settled for silver, finishing joint second alongside America’s Nic Fink, after Italy’s Nicolo Martinenghi pipped them both by 0.02 seconds in a stunning upset.
Great Britain’s Adam Peaty has tested positive for Covid (PA)

Great Britain’s Adam Peaty has tested positive for Covid (PA)

Adam Peaty tested positive for Covid just hours after losing his Olympic crown in the men’s 100 metres breaststroke final on Sunday.

Peaty settled for silver, finishing joint second alongside America’s Nic Fink, after Italy’s Nicolo Martinenghi pipped them both by 0.02 seconds in a stunning upset.

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