“Not bothered about it” – Adam Peaty apologizes after backlash for ‘disrespectful’ comments at Birmingham 2022
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English swimming great Adam Peaty has apologised over an “arrogant” interview that followed his not-so-successful outing at the 2022 Commonwealth Games on Monday. The world record holder, who had been undefeated in the 100m breaststroke at almost all major meets since 2014, had qualified fastest for the final and led the event with 25m to go.
However, Peaty’s compatriot James Wilby pushed ahead of him to take the gold in 59.25. The final event was mighty close as Australia’s Zac Stubblety-Cook (59.52) and Sam Williamson (59.82) finished at the subsequent positions on the podium while Peaty came home in 59.86 – three seconds outside his world record.
“It doesn’t feel amazing, but it doesn’t feel bad either,” Peaty said, as quoted by Fox Sports. “It’ll probably be my last attempt tomorrow, but I’m not bothered about it. The Commonwealths to me, in the grand scheme of things… it’s about two years’ time (the Olympics).
“That’s no disrespect. I’m still four weeks into my program, I can’t put that expectation on myself.”
“Sometimes my emotions get the better of me in heat of the moment”
After facing a massive backlash from the fans and media, the Uttoxeter native Peaty took to Twitter and seemed to apologise. He even thanked his supporters and clarified that these championships mean a lot to him.
He wrote on Twitter: “Thankful for all the supportful messages I’m getting at the moment. It has been an incredibly hard time the past few months, but mostly the last few days.
“Sometimes in the heat of the moment my emotions get the better of me and I can’t speak with a clear mind.
“These championships mean a lot to me being a home Games but I have to think bigger picture to keep my spirits high. It really, really isn’t easy. My last Commonwealth Games race will be tomorrow.”
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