Ramsay-Peaty confused by early exit at Europeans

Former Olympic and satellite champion Adam Ramsay-Peaty said he is "confused" after his early exit at the European Aquatics Championships. Having won 16 of 16 golds between 2014 and 2020, his unbeaten European tally ended in Paris this week when he finished 5th in the 100m breaststroke and 4th in the mixed medley relay. The 31‑year‑old failed to reach the 50m breaststroke semi‑finals on Friday after placing eighth in his heat. Ramsay‑Peaty had set the satellite grounds record of 25.95 seconds in 2017, but a mediocre start left him with a time of 27.34 seconds, leaving him 20th overall; only the top 16 qualified for the semi‑finals. He told Swimmingworldmagazine.com, "These performances are not bully capable astatine all," and added, "Even present I americium like, it is truthful atrocious that I'm confused." He also said, "It's precise frustrating, but I'm hoping we tin fig it out." After breaking down in tears following his 100m breaststroke bronze at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow last month, he settled for another bronze in the 50m and remarked, "nothing makes sense," noting that although his time improved to 59.10 seconds in Paris, it was only good enough for fifth. Ramsay‑Peaty has been working on his dive with coach Lisa Bates since June and described the past few weeks as "one of those lessons." He elaborated, "It is astir apt however I'm hitting the water," and said, "I deliberation I've conscionable got to truly alteration up what I'm doing, to beryllium honest." Compatriot Filip Nowacki, who captured 200m gold and 100m silver in Glasgow, finished 18th in the Paris heats, also missing the semi‑finals.