MX23RW : Monday, December 16 18:54:29| >> :600:325457017:325457017:

Adam Peaty claims third gold at European Championships

British swimmer Adam Peaty wins his third gold medal at the European Championships, claiming the 50m breastroke title in Berlin.

Britain's Adam Peaty has won his third gold medal at the European Championships in Berlin by winning the 50m breaststroke final this evening.

The 19-year-old completed the event in 27 seconds flat, having set a new world record of 26.62 in his semi-final.

The teenager had already won the 100m title, as well as gold in the 4x100m mixed medley earlier this week.

Peaty's win gives Britain their sixth gold of the championships, making it their best ever performance at the tournament.

ID:172782: cacheID:172782:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:1012:
Written by
Sian Cowper
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Adam Peaty swimming his way to a Championships record in the 50m breaststroke on August 22, 2014
Read Next:
Peaty smashes 50m breaststroke world record
>
Read more about Adam Peaty Swimming