Adam Peaty has tested positive for Covid to put the remainder of this Paris Olympics at risk.
The Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020 champion on Sunday night shared silver with USA’s Nic Fink in the 100m breaststroke final, missing out on a third gold by 0.02 seconds to Italy's Nicolo Martinenghi.
Peaty mentioned afterwards he had woken on the morning of the showpiece with a sore throat. Hours later, the Team GB star fell further ill and is a doubt for the upcoming relay events.
A statement from Team GB read: "Adam Peaty began feeling unwell on Sunday, ahead of his Men's 100m Breaststroke final. In the hours after the final, his symptoms became worse and he was tested for COVID early on Monday morning. He tested positive at that point.
“He is hopeful to be back in competition for the relay events later in the swimming programme. As in any case of illness, the situation is being managed appropriately, with all usual precautions being taken to keep the wider delegation healthy."
