Adam Peaty at the 2024 Paris Olympics once again proved why he is one of the greatest swimmers. He went on to win the silver in the 100m breaststroke, tying with American swimmer Nic Fink, while Italy’s Nicolò Martinenghi won the gold. Paris was not all smooth waters for Adam. Before the final, Adam felt a bit under the weather. He tested positive for COVID the morning after his race. But despite this, he made it to the Olympic podium with ease.

Adam Peaty’s Olympic journey is one that will go down in history as iconic. He holds three Olympic golds and three silvers, multiple World Championship titles, and a haul of European and Commonwealth medals. Currently, Adam’s medal count stands at 32 golds, 16 silvers, and 7 bronzes, accumulated across various disciplines in events like the Olympics, World Championships, European Championships, Commonwealth Games, and so on. But it is not just his incredible speed in water that makes him who he is, but also the man he is outside the pool!

Adam recently took to Instagram to make a personal announcement. He is all set to tie the knot with Holly Ramsay, daughter of celebrity chef Gordan Ramsay. Adam went on to pour his heart out and wrote, “I can’t believe you’re going to be my wife. I’m truly the luckiest man on earth to have such a gentle, caring, and beautiful woman by my side. You fill my heart to the brim and give my soul peace.”

If that wasn’t enough to reach for the tissues, Adam went on to add, “You have been with me when I’ve been at my lowest and helped me understand myself to navigate my own darkness.” The post was filled with love, faith, and a promise of forever, capped off with the touching verse from Matthew 19:6: “So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.”

The excitement wasn’t one-sided either. Holly Ramsay put up an equally heartfelt post. “I am marrying my best friend. I truly cannot put into words how I am feeling right now. I still remember how big my smile was the morning I got home from my first date with you,” she wrote. She concluded by saying, “Everything is better with you. Everything has been better since you. Here’s to forever.”

The couple has been dating for the last three years. And over the years, their posts have melted hearts across the globe. Holly is one of six children of Gordon and Tana Ramsay, and Adam Peaty seems to fit right into the family. The Ramsays, whose close-knit dynamic that the world has seen on television, are very excited about the engagement and have a lot to say!

Gordon Ramsay is “over the moon” about Adam Peaty

Friends and family flocked to the comment sections, pouring in love and blessings to the couple-to-be. Holly’s dad, Gordon Ramsay, couldn’t contain his excitement! He went on to write, “Congratulations to you both! We’re over the moon and enjoy this moment! Welcome to the family @adam_peaty.” And Holly’s sister, Tilly Ramsay, chimed in with an enthusiastic, “Wohooooo so happy for you guys.” 

Mel Marshall, Adam’s long-time coach with whom he has won several golds, went on to cheekily write, “Can’t wait to crash the dance floor at this one!!!!!! Yeeeee haaaaa.” Adam replied, continuing the banter, “@melmarshallmassive no blazers allowed.” Fellow athletes and friends were also quick to join in. Swimmer Michael Gunning shared his joy, “Adam, so happy for you both… congrats! Many more special times to come.”

Another swimmer and three-time Olympic medalist, Elijah Winnington, added, “Congrats big man.” Meanwhile, Scottish swimmer Ross Murdoch and Rugby Union player George North kept it short and sweet, writing, “Congrats to you both.” From lighthearted banter to copious amounts of love, the support for Holly and Adam’s next adventure together is pouring in. And the world is wishing them a happily ever after.