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British Swimmer Adam Peaty Tests Positive for COVID-19 One Day After Winning Silver Medal

Jul 28, 2024; Nanterre, France; Adam Peaty (Great Britain) in the men’s 100-meter breaststroke final during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Paris La Défense Arena. | Grace Hollars-USA TODAY Sports

Great Britain's Adam Peaty tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday, just one day after he took home the silver medal in the 100-meter breaststroke.

Peaty was considered the favorite for the race, but Italy's Nicolo Martinenghi beat him by a whole 0.02 seconds during Sunday's final. He shared the silver medal with Team USA's Nic Fink. Peaty was attempting to tie Michael Phelps's record of winning gold for the same swimming event in three consecutive Olympic Games.

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