Tokyo 2020 round-up: Adam Peaty kicks off gold rush for Team GB on day three

Published on July 26, 2021 - Duration: 00:50s

Tokyo 2020 round-up: Adam Peaty kicks off gold rush for Team GB on day three

After Super Saturday at London 2012, there was Magic Monday in Tokyo as British athletes won three gold medals.Adam Peaty was Britain’s banker and he did not disappoint, romping to victory in the 100 metres breaststroke to become the first British swimmer to retain an Olympic title.Peaty’s success turned into a gold rush in the afternoon when divers Tom Daley and Matty Lee claimed a stunning victory in the 10m synchronised platform event before 21-year-old Tom Pidcock dominated the men’s mountain bike race.


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Team GB

Brand for the Great Britain and Northern Ireland Olympic Team
Team GB cyclist Neah Evans claimed Olympic team pursuit silver in Tokyo but she only has eyes for gold in Paris this summer.
Credit: BBC Sport - Published 2 days ago


Tokyo

Capital and most populous city of Japan

Summer Olympic Games

Major international multi-sport event
Nicole Yeargin says a disappointing indoor season left her considering her future - but now she is focused on getting to this summer's Olympics.
Credit: BBC Sport - Published 1 week ago


Matty Lee

British diver (born 1998)
Olympic diving champion Matty Lee will miss this summer's Paris Games after undergoing spinal surgery. 
Credit: Sky News - Published 1 day ago

British Olympic champion Matty Lee will miss this summer's Games in Paris after undergoing spinal surgery.
Credit: BBC Sport - Published 1 day ago


Tom Daley

British Olympic diver
Great Britain's Tom Daley and Noah Williams take gold in the men's synchronised 10m event at the Diving World Cup in Berlin.
Credit: BBC Sport - Published 4 days ago

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