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British swimmer Peaty wins men's 100m breaststroke gold at Tokyo Olympics

Xinhua | Updated: 2021-07-26 10:39
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Adam Peaty of Britain is seen after the race at Men's 100m Breaststroke Semifinal in Tokyo on July 25, 2021. [Photo/Agencies]

TOKYO - Rio Olympic champion Adam Peaty defended his title in men's 100m breaststroke here on Monday, winning the gold medal in 57.37 seconds.

The three-time world champion had a convincing lead over silver medalist Arno Kamminga of the Netherlands, who finished 0.63 seconds behind.

The bronze went to Italian Micolo Martinenghi. The 21-year-old touched home in 58.33.

China's Yan Zibei, finished 27th at Rio 2017, placed sixth in 58.99.

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