Ben Proud will look for more success at July’s World Aquatics Championships after being named in British Swimming’s 29-strong squad, with three-time Olympic gold medallist Adam Peaty absent as he continues his break to focus on his mental health.
Peaty, 28, withdrew from the recent British Championships, saying he was “not enjoying the sport” as he had done previously and hoping the decision would help him prepare for next year’s Paris Olympics and the defence of his 100 metres breaststroke and 4×100m mixed medley titles.
