One of the hardest things I’ve ever done: Adam Peaty Completes Debut T100 Triathlon as Part of Team Ramsay
London, August 10, 2025 — Olympic and world‑champion breaststroke legend Adam Peaty made a stirring debut at the T100 Triathlon World Tour in London yesterday, describing the race as “one of the hardest things I’ve ever done” and vowing, “100 % would do it again.”
Taking on the Olympic‑distance version of the T100 format—comprising a 1.5 km swim, a 40 km bike, and a 10 km run—Peaty crossed the finish line in an impressive time of 2:34:37. Though far removed from the controlled sprinting of his breaststroke dominance, Peaty embraced the grueling diversity of the challenge.
The event at London’s Royal Docks doubled as a family affair. Peaty, who is engaged to Holly Ramsay—daughter of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay—finished the race alongside members of Team Ramsay. The heartwarming moment was captured as Peaty, visibly fatigued, embraced his fiancée Holly and her father at the finish line. Gordon Ramsay, a seasoned endurance athlete himself, was seen laughing and celebrating the milestone.
T100 London drew a star‑studded cast and community spirit. Not only did the pros battle it out, but amateur athletes also joined in. More than 6,000 age‑groupers—ranging from super‑sprint to full 100 km events—participated across the weekend. The rich variety of formats brought the pros and amateurs together in a powerful showcase of inclusivity and endurance.
In the pro races, the men’s competition saw New Zealand’s Hayden Wilde claim victory in his comeback from a serious crash in Japan, while British triathlon luminary Lucy Charles‑Barclay dominated the women’s field to secure her first T100 season win.
Reflecting on his performance, Peaty’s comment—“Hardest thing I’ve ever done – 100 % would do it again”—resonated with the spirit of T100: pushing limits, embracing challenge, and relishing the journey.
Looking ahead, Peaty’s participation highlights a fascinating new chapter for the swimming superstar, known for his dominance in the 50 m and 100 m breaststroke. Beyond elite swimming, this mark on the triathlon course underscores his appetite for new physical and mental challenges. Meanwhile, T100 continues to gain traction, shattering traditional barriers between elite and amateur sporting worlds—a trend likely to endure as the series evolves.
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