Britain’s defending Olympic breaststroke champion Adam Peaty says he’s glad being the “underdog” as he continues his comeback at Paris 2024 this summer time.
The 29-year-old missed the 2022 World Championships due to a foot damage and stepped away from the game for a interval final yr to prioritise his psychological well being.
He returned to the pool in October 2023 and took bronze at this yr’s World Championships in February, earlier than successful the British title in April with the quickest swim of the yr.
Peaty clocked 57.94 seconds to qualify for the Olympics, however he says there isn’t a stress on him in France, the place he might be aiming to affix United States nice Michael Phelps and grow to be solely the second man to win gold in the identical occasion at three separate Video games.
“For me, going into these Video games and particularly these final 12 months, I’ve loved being the individual with the bow and arrow and never the one being fired at,” he stated.
“There is not any stress actually on me. Sure, I am Olympic champion and individuals are going for that crown however I have not actually gained something since 2022 or 2021.
“I am OK with that as a result of I have been the underdog and I take pleasure in being an underdog, I take pleasure in combating my approach by the rounds.”
