Adam Peaty: Swimming Career Saved by Gordon Ramsay, Olympic Champion Inked a Special Tribute to Girlfriend

The world has been a spectator of several swimmers paving their way to the top and making the world go gaga over their talent and athletic prowess. Adam Peaty of England is one such name and has been one of the most dominant breaststroke swimmers in the world. From winning five Olympic medals to becoming the world champion, his proficiency in the pool knows no bounds. Apart from having an incredible swimming career, Peaty’s love life is equally happening, as the 29-year-old is currently dating legendary celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay’s daughter, Holly Ramsay.

And at a point in his career when he was not having his best time in the pool, it was Gordon Ramsay who came to his rescue. However, Adam Peaty made amends with his career, and now the swimmer is truly and madly in love with Holly. To make her feel special, the swimming icon once decided to honor his bae with a noteworthy tribute that made headlines.

Adam Peaty showers his lady with surprises galore

The two made it official on Instagram last year in June that they were dating each other, and to make the moment even more special, the couple dedicated each other with matching tattoos. It was the special day of Holly’s birthday in December when Adam Peaty unveiled his “H” tattoo, which left everyone mesmerized with their love for each other. Their profound affection was also evident when the Uttoxeter native secured his place for the Paris Olympics 2024, with Holly Ramsay cheering him on. She later expressed her emotions in a heartfelt Instagram post. At the same event, the two-time Olympian also got candid about his depression and alcoholism and is now back in the pool with a rekindled passion for swimming.

During this dark phase, it was Gordon Ramsay himself who inspired the world champion swimmer at the time. In a statement given to The Sunday Times about Sr. Ramsay’s dedication and professionalism, he said, “When I see that, I’m like, ‘Yeah, why can’t I work like this? Why can’t I do this every single day?” That is how he got mentored by the father of his girlfriend unexpectedly, and he started taking it one day at a time. Additionally, his relationship with Holly blossomed during a challenging period in his life.

The calm to his chaos

Due to the aforementioned reasons, Adam Peaty did not want to continue his swimming endeavors, and he separated from his then-partner, Eirianedd Munro, in 2022. They have a three-year-old son, George-Anderson. In 2023, the three-time Olympic gold medalist got in touch with Ramsay’s daughter through Tilly Ramsay, the sister of Holly, and they became friends.

Later, the two grew closer and began dating, frequently enjoying vacations together. Holly also attends Peaty’s swimming competitions to cheer him on. Even as the swimmer secured his spot for the Paris Olympics 2024, she mentioned packing her bags to support her partner at the French spectacle and eagerly anticipated seeing him excel in the event once more.

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