'Symptoms became worse': British star was ill before clinching silver in extraordinary finish
British swimming star Adam Peaty has tested positive for COVID-19, less than 24 hours after claiming silver by the barest of margins while sick.
The British Olympic committee announced Peaty's condition, and said he first began feeling ill a day earlier, before the men's 100m breaststroke final.
The two-time defending Olympic champion in that event, Peaty just missed out on a third straight gold when he touched two-hundreds of a second behind the winner, Italy's Nicolo Martinenghi.
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Adam Peaty had COVID-19 when he won silver in the men's 100m breastroke. Getty
Peaty tied for the runner-up spot with American Nic Fink.
"In the hours after the final, his symptoms became worse and he was tested for COVID early on Monday morning," Team GB said in a statement.
"He tested positive at that point."
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The 29-year-old Peaty hopes to recover in time to take part in the relays, the statement said.
The mixed 4x100m medley relay is set for Friday, while the men's 4x100m medley relay will be held on Saturday and Sunday.
"As in any case of illness, the situation is being managed appropriately, with all usual precautions being taken to keep the wider delegation healthy," Team GB said.
