Adam Peaty: Team GB's star in the 100m breaststroke wins gold at Tokyo OlympicsTokyo Olympic Games on BBC Dates: 23 Jul-8 Aug Time in Tokyo: BST+8. Listen live on BBC TV, BBC iPlayer and BBC Red Button; Listen live on BBC Radio 5 Live, Sports Extra, and Sounds; Live text and video clips available on BBC Sport app and website.Adam Peaty was once more a name to be remembered as he won 100m breaststroke gold in Tokyo, becoming the first British swimmer ever to defend an Olympic title.To win Britain's first ever gold medal at the Games, the world record holder beat all the competition.It was an excellent swim from start to finish by Peaty, who finished the race in a time that was 57.37 seconds. This is six tenths faster than the field.Arno Kamminga of the Netherlands, who was the only man to sub 58 seconds in the world, won the silver medal, while Nicolo Martinenghi from Italy took the bronze medal. James Wilby from the United Kingdom came fifth.Peaty was elated with his victory and shouted "come On!" as he left his competitors wondering how they will beat him.The 26-year old, who had the 16 fastest times in the event, said that "it means the world to me." It is not about who is best all year, but who is the best on a given day. It's about adaptability and who wants it most."When it comes down it, I'm not racing for a moment, I'm racing myself.""I would like to thank my beautiful partner and my son for their support. This win was not mine. It was the British team and my family and close friends. "I am so happy."Peaty's victory in Tokyo seemed almost certain, given that no one has come even close to him in recent times.Peaty has never lost this distance for more than seven consecutive years. In addition to his Rio gold five years ago in the 100m breaststroke, Peaty also won the World Championships three times. He broke the world record five other times, and is the only person to have gone under 57 seconds.Peaty has now secured the title and will be able to add more medals to his collection when he competes at the men's 4x100m Medley relay and possibly the mixed 4x100m Medley relay. The heats for these events are scheduled to begin later in the week.Sporting immortality is next in line?After his gold-medal-winning swim, Peaty took a photo in front of photographersPeaty is not new to the art of rewriting history. This latest success will be just another step in his quest for sporting immortality.Peaty talked about his external-link ambition to achieve Project Immortal in December 2013. He described it as a "theoretical swim" that is almost inhumane and will never be beat.It was not a great swim. Although he was dominant, it wasn't the fastest time he had ever managed. However, everything points to that day.While there was the coronavirus pandemic, which caused this Olympics to be delayed for a year due to, Peaty believes that it has helped him find a new level.In a recent interview, he stated that the lockdown last year was what gave him that second wind. External-link "I used to feel like I was always charging, charging and charging. But now, I can switch off so easily."Peaty became a father in 2020. He believes this has helped him mature and gave him a fresh perspective on life.Rebecca Adlington, double Olympic gold medalist swimmer, said that it had given Adlington more motivation. He seems happier, more confident and relaxed."He is simply amazing. "We won't see many Adam Peatys during my lifetime."Scott and Dean in the finalPeaty wasn't the only Briton to be in the pool Monday. Compatriots Duncan Scott, Tom Dean and Tom Dean advanced to the men’s 200m freestyle final. Dean was fourth, and Scott finished the semi-final in 1:44.60.Kathleen Dawson did a strong swim to place third in the 100m backstroke semi final. She was fifth fastest, while Cassie Wild placed 14th. Sarah Vasey was just able to miss out on the final of the women's 100m backstroke.Ariarne Titmus of Australia won gold in the women's 400m freestyle. Katie Ledecky from the USA took silver, while Li Bingjie, China, took bronze.Ledecky holds the world record for fastest time, but Titmus was faster and won her race by more than half an second.Canada's Margaret MacNeil, who won Canada's first gold medal at the Games in women's 100m butterfly in 55.59 seconds, was the winner.China's Zhang Yufei won the silver medal, while Emma McKeon from Australia took the bronze.The USA won gold in the men's 4x100m freestyle relay final ahead of Italy with Australia third.
