Adam Peaty tests positive for Covid after winning Olympic breaststroke silver - as Team GB announce the swimmer is a doubt for relay events

Team GB have announced Adam Peaty has tested positive for Covid-19 and is a doubt to compete in relay events at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Peaty won silver in the men's 100m breaststroke event on Sunday, falling narrowly short of securing a hat-trick of titles in the competition.

The star admitted post-race he had woken up 'with something on my neck', suggesting he had felt ill ahead of the race. 

A Team GB statement revealed Peaty has since tested positive for Covid.

'Adam Peaty began feeling unwell on Sunday, ahead of his Men's 100m Breaststroke final,' a statement read.

'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.'