Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty announces split from girlfriend Eirianedd Munro
Olympic swimmer and Strictly Come Dancing star Adam Peaty has announced he has separated from his girlfriend of three years.
Peaty, 27, from Uttoxeter in Staffordshire, announced the split from Eirianedd Munro in a post on Instagram on Tuesday evening, writing: “Eiri and I have decided to go our separate ways.
“We have enjoyed a wonderful three years together, 2 of those with our gorgeous son George.
“Our priority has always been to provide the happiest and healthiest home environment for him, and right now that means ending our romantic relationship.
“I could not ask for a greater mother for George and I am so grateful to Eiri for her amazing support over the last three years.
“Eiri and George, I’m sorry for letting you down.
“My only interest is for the well-being of our family at this difficult time so I ask that our privacy is respected and I won’t be saying anything further.”
Peaty posted the announcement alongside a picture of himself, Munro and their son George, who was born in September 2020.
On her Instagram story, Munro wrote that the last three years have been 'so amazing' but that she was aware the next few months would be challenging.
"The next chapter of my life is surely going to be an incredibly difficult one.
"I would appreciate that people would refrain from commenting, speculating or messaging.
"I have shared so much of my life, but for now I'm choosing privacy and I hope that you will all respect that."
The couple recently returned from a holiday on the Greek island of Santorini, from which they shared a number of snaps on the social media site.
Earlier this year the world record holder broke his foot in a freak training accident and missed the 2022 World Aquatics Championships in June.
He returned to compete in the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games and finished fourth in the 100-metre breaststroke, ending an eight-year unbeaten run in the event.