Adam Ramsay-Peaty debuts new surname at Commonwealth Games

Swimming champion Adam Ramsay-Peaty is set to compete at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow this week, marking his first major championship under his new double-barrelled surname following his marriage to Holly Ramsay last December. The 31-year-old, who has won four Commonwealth gold medals across his career, will race in the 100m breaststroke on July 25 and the 50m breaststroke on July 27.

The athlete's return to the pool in Glasgow coincides with a period of significant personal change and public scrutiny. Ramsay-Peaty married Holly Ramsay, daughter of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, in a ceremony at Bath Abbey on December 27, 2025. The couple subsequently adopted the joint surname Ramsay-Peaty, which was displayed on his swimming cap during training sessions ahead of the Games. In June, they announced they are expecting their first child together, a daughter due in December 2026.

The swimmer's wedding and subsequent family dynamics have attracted considerable attention. His parents, Caroline and Mark Peaty, did not attend the ceremony, with only his sister, Bethany, reported to be present from his immediate family. Caroline Peaty has spoken publicly about feeling estranged from...