British sports officials say one of their star swimmers, three-time Olympic gold medalist Adam Peaty, has tested positive for COVID.
The announcement comes a day after Peaty competed in the 100-meter breaststroke final, mingling closely with other athletes in Paris, including American Nic Fink.
“In the hours after the final, (Peaty’s) symptoms became worse and he was tested for COVID early on Monday morning,” Team Great Britain said in a statement issued Monday afternoon Paris time. “He tested positive at that point.”
The statement confirmed Peaty was experiencing symptoms of illness on Sunday prior to competing and interacting with other athletes.
“Adam Peaty was feeling unwell on Sunday ahead of his men’s 100 meter breaststroke final,” the statement said.NPR has attempted to contact Team GB to ask why Peaty wasn’t tested sooner, or isolated, with no response. (NPR)