Adam Peaty vs Cameron van der Burgh
Adam Peaty vs Cameron van der Burgh: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Adam Peaty and Cameron van der Burgh?
Cameron van der Burgh is a South African swimmer who has been a key rival to Adam Peaty, particularly in the 100 metre breaststroke. Their head-to-head competitions have often been closely contested, with Peaty emerging victorious in recent years.
Adam Peaty
Key numbers
- Olympic Games3 Golds
- World Championships (LC)8 Golds
- European Championships (LC)16 Golds
- Commonwealth Games4 Golds
Top honours
- Olympic Gold Medals3 (2016, 2020)
- World Championships (LC)8 Golds
- European Championships (LC)16 Golds
- Commonwealth Games4 Golds
- World Record Holder50m and 100m breaststroke
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Cameron van der Burgh
Key numbers
- World Championships Golds2
- Olympic Golds1
- Commonwealth Games Golds2
Top honours
- Olympic Gold Medal2012
- World Championships Gold Medals2
- Commonwealth Games Gold Medals2