Adam Peaty breaks 100m breaststroke world record

Peaty breaks 100m breaststroke world record

Adam Peaty has broken the 100m breaststroke world record at the British Swimming Championships in London.

The European champion recorded a time of 57.92 seconds, over half a second inside the previous mark of 58.46s, and the Uttoxeter-born swimmer has admitted that he was surprised by the level of his display.

The 20-year-old told BBC Radio 5 live: "I kind of surprised myself. I was going to wait until Kazan to produce that time and I can't really believe it.

"I just dived in hoping for a 58 really and I have to say a big thank you to my family for supporting me."

Ross Murdoch came home in second place in a time of 59.13s, while James Wilby was in third.

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