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Swimmer Adam Peaty wins first Team GB gold in Rio

The 21-year-old from Uttoxeter won Britain's first medal of the 2016 Rio Olympics by taking gold in the men's 100 metres breaststroke.

He also set a new world record of 57.13 seconds.

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Peaty's success: will you take to the pool?

Adam Peaty beat his own world record to claim the gold. Credit: PA

Adam Peaty's gold-medal-winning antics in the 100m breast stroke at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games could inspire a generation of swimmers.

So has the 21-year-old form Uttoxeter convinced you to jump in the pool?

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