Adam Peaty’s first swimming instructor was ‘gobsmacked’ by his talent as a child

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Adam Peaty’s early swimming instructors were “gobsmacked” by his talent as a child. He had a special talent from a very young age and I don’t think anyone will ever catch him, no way.” John Plant, the chairman of Dove Valley Swimming Club in Uttoxeter, has also known Peaty from a young age and was among his first coaches. “To be on top of your game momentarily is brilliant but for seven years, in a sport like swimming which is so gruelling and so physical, with the mental stresses too, Adam is absolutely up there.” Peaty’s triumph was the 100th gold medal won by Great Britain since National Lottery funding began. He had a special talent from a very young age and I don't think anyone will ever catch him, no way Sheila Hughes “Knowing Adam, Paris is definitely on the cards and, if I was him and in his shoes… I didn’t retire until I was 38 because I loved what I did.