Adam Peaty’s pursuit of perfection took him to Olympic glory. Now he’s suffering the toll of obsession
Adam Peaty had his lightbulb moment. He was a talented 17-year-old club swimmer getting ready for a night out with friends when he saw one of his junior breaststroke rivals, Craig Benson, qualify for the semi-finals of the London Olympics on TV. Peaty wanted what Benson had and it lit a fire.