Adam Ramsay-Peaty reveals 'battle plan' after reaching 50m breaststroke final at Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games on 'great trajectory'
Updated 27/07/2026 at 14:56 GMT+1
React to this story
Defending champion Adam Ramsay-Peaty qualified for the final of the 50m breaststroke at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games after swimming the third-fastest time in the semi-finals. Peaty swam a time of 26.82, finishing second in his semi-final behind South Africa's Michael Houlie.
'Just enjoy the crowd' - Ramsay-Peaty reflects on qualifying for 50m breaststroke final in Glasgow
Video credit: TNT Sports
Jersey's Filip Nowaki, who won silver in the 100m ahead of Peaty, also qualified for the 50m breaststroke final after coming third in the first semi-final.
The final takes place on Monday evening in Glasgow with Peaty aiming high after a ”much better” performance in the semi-finals.
”The last 24 hours have been a bit of a whirlwind - not something I’m not used to,” the 31-year-old told TNT Sports with a smile.
”I guess in sport it’s not really about when you get beat down, because it’s going to be inevitable that you do that, you make mistakes. It’s how long it takes you to look at it, get perspective and turn it around.
”I’m really happy with that and I’m on a great trajectory for tomorrow.”
Ramsay-Peaty said following his 100m bronze that he was ”not too fussed” with his display and was keen to stress his enjoyment of competing in the pool.
/origin-imgresizer.tntsports.io/2026/07/26/image-303a9ef4-67b5-4fc4-995b-b1008d3be5a1-85-2560-1440.jpeg)
Watch as Ramsay-Peaty finishes second to reach 50m breaststroke final in quest for gold
Video credit: TNT Sports
But he produced an impressive swim in the 50m as he came just behind Houlie, who clocked 26.61.
Ramsay-Peaty said there has been plenty of plotting as he looks to bounce back and win gold.
”There’s a lot of people I talk to - my wife, my coach, my best mate Ed, friends, team-mates, but for me the best way to get anything in my head is just write it down," he added.
”I write down what’s going wrong, what’s going right, what can I change, what can’t I change, then I have a battle plan which I can work with and take into today.
”Even now I am thinking what is part of that battle plan and how can we look at that final tomorrow.”
Ramsay-Peaty has not won a major gold medal since stepping away from swimming in 2023 because of mental health struggles.
He is competing in his fourth Games and says he is enjoying the occasion.
”Every time I race I am getting a bit stronger, other than yesterday, which was unfortunate. But I am getting more exposed to it and people forget that I haven’t done this for two years.
”Even I forget that, it’s quite difficult getting through heats and semi-finals if you’re not used to it, which I’m not, even though my whole career I have been used to it.
”Tomorrow, just enjoy the crowd.”
Will 'relaxed' Ramsay-Peaty have 'swim of his life'?
After having to settle for bronze in the 100m final, Ramsay-Peaty will be hoping to go better in the 50m.
TNT Sports expert Iwan Thomas thinks Ramsay-Peaty looked "more relaxed" following his 50m semi-final and that could aid his chances.
"I have got huge respect for him because there must be doubts after his performance last night but he seemed a lot more relaxed after that race.
/origin-imgresizer.tntsports.io/2026/07/26/image-d8a43569-aaca-4b79-89a4-e9cc7fa3deab-85-2560-1440.jpeg)
'Adam's career is legendary' - Jamieson, Thomas, Orie discuss Ramsay-Peaty future
Video credit: TNT Sports
"I think he is at peace with himself and he has thought if I come away with a medal that’s going to be alright, whereas before the Games that would have been a disaster to get another bronze.
"The mind is very powerful and I think a relaxed ARP might be very dangerous. If he takes the pressure of himself and it isn’t all about winning, instead it’s enjoying it, he might well have the swim of his life because he takes the pressure off himself."
Add TNT Sports as a preferred source here to enjoy more content like this.
Related Topics
Advertisement
Advertisement