All-conquering English swimmer Adam Peaty admitted to receiving a “reality check” after his defeat in the mens 50m freestyle capped a day of shocks at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.
Peaty, who holds the seven fastest times in the event and had been unbeaten for four years, had to settle for the silver medal after losing to South African Cameron van der Burgh, with team-mate James Guy taking bronze.
“Im more happy with that silver than I was the gold the other day,” said Peaty, who won the 100m breaststroke on Saturday.
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“It gives me a reality check. Even if you are the best in the world, world record holder, you can still be beaten. I think thats the most valuable lesson.”
Former world champion and second fastest man in history Yohan Blake could only finish third in the 100m final, with leading home Henricho Bruintjies in a South Africa one-two. Englands Adam Gemili missed the final due to injury.
Simbine (left) beat favourite Blake in the 100m final (Source: Getty)
Nile Wilson claimed his third gold of the competition, winning the uneven bars, as England continued their gymnastics domination. James Hall won silver behind Wilson, while Alice Kinsella won gold on the beam.
James Willstrop won squash gold at the third attempt, having lost in the 2010 and 2014 finals, beating New Zealands Paul Coll.
All-conquering English swimmer Adam Peaty admitted to receiving a “reality check” after his defeat in the mens 50m freestyle capped a day of shocks at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.
Peaty, who holds the seven fastest times in the event and had been unbeaten for four years, had to settle for the silver medal after losing to South African Cameron van der Burgh, with team-mate James Guy taking bronze.
“Im more happy with that silver than I was the gold the other day,” said Peaty, who won the 100m breaststroke on Saturday.
Read more: Commonwealth Games 2018: Who are Team England's best medal hopes?
“It gives me a reality check. Even if you are the best in the world, world record holder, you can still be beaten. I think thats the most valuable lesson.”
Former world champion and second fastest man in history Yohan Blake could only finish third in the 100m final, with leading home Henricho Bruintjies in a South Africa one-two. Englands Adam Gemili missed the final due to injury.
Simbine (left) beat favourite Blake in the 100m final (Source: Getty)
Nile Wilson claimed his third gold of the competition, winning the uneven bars, as England continued their gymnastics domination. James Hall won silver behind Wilson, while Alice Kinsella won gold on the beam.
James Willstrop won squash gold at the third attempt, having lost in the 2010 and 2014 finals, beating New Zealands Paul Coll.
