Peaty aims for LA 2028 after 50m events added

Adam Peaty says he will aim to compete in a fourth Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028 after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) confirmed 50m sprint swimming events would be included.

The 30-year-old had previously not committed to competing in Los Angeles, but had said he will "100%" compete if the 50m breaststroke event was added to the schedule.

He is the current world record holder in the event with a time of 25.95 seconds set at the 2017 World Championships in Budapest.

After the announcement by the IOC, Peaty posted on Instagram, saying: "50m sprint events have just been added to @la28games which confirms my attempt to be at my fourth Olympic Games.

"This is the best result for our incredible sport and will allow more people to be part of it and stay in it much longer. Thank you @world_aquatics for this amazing decision.

"I've got a good feeling about these next three years."

The six-time Olympic medallist has not been included in a group of 57 elite British swimmers that will be supported by Aquatics GB throughout 2025.

After his silver medal at the Paris Olympics last summer Peaty said he would take a two-year break from the sport but would continue training.

He remains involved with the British swimming programme but is on an adjusted training schedule.

The IOC confirmed 50m backstroke, butterfly and breaststroke would be part of the schedule.