Adam Peaty is set to blaze a trail once more at LA 2028 after the International Olympic Committee announced the inclusion of the 50m breaststroke.
What's at stake for Adam Peaty?
The 30-year-old has three gold and as many silver medals across three Olympics at Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020, and Paris 2024.
He finished joint second alongside Nic Fink in the 100m breaststroke at Paris 2024, 0.02 behind Nicolo Martinenghi.
Why the 50m breaststroke matters
The men's 50 free final in Paris had also been a source of encouragement for the eight-time world champion.
Medallists Cam McEvoy (30), Ben Proud (29), and Florent Manaudou – the oldest in the final at 33 – had a combined age of 92.
What comes next for Adam Peaty?
Adam Peaty will have a tilt at a fourth Games, holding both the 50 and 100m breaststroke world records of 25.95 and 56.88 respectively.
He spoke at the Aquatics GB Swimming Championships, embracing the chance of once more breaking new ground as a trailblazer.
“Of course, yeah,” he said, aiming to be the first man under 58, first man under 57, first man under 26.
The SoFI Stadium factor
The SoFI Stadium will stage the swimming, with up to 38,000 fans in attendance each day, generating excitement Adam Peaty expects.
He loves Los Angeles, having spent time there, and thinks the SoFI will "absolutely pop off" during the Olympics.
Adam Peaty was in no rush to make a decision about his future despite the possibility of the 50s being introduced in 2028.
He’d picked the brains of Michael Phelps, who’d returned from retirement following London 2012 to compete at Rio 2016.