Adam Peaty, who tied for the silver medal in the men’s 100 breaststroke yesterday, has tested positive for Covid-19.
The result calls Peaty’s participation in relay events later on in the swimming program into question.
A statement from the British team read: “Adam Peaty began feeling unwell on Sunday, ahead of his men’s 100m breaststroke final. 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.”