Olympic champion Adam Peaty is setting his sights on a historic fourth Olympic Games, revealing an unexpected source of inspiration for the grueling journey ahead: his father-in-law, celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay. The British swimming legend, fresh from the Paris 2024 Games, has confirmed his target is Los Angeles 2028, a goal reignited by the addition of the 50m breaststroke to the Olympic program.

This announcement follows a period of intense reflection for the 31-year-old, who admitted to nearly walking away from the sport both before and after competing in Paris. Now, back in the pool at the British Championships, Peaty acknowledges the road to LA will be a monumental challenge, calling the next two years "the hardest of my career."

It's here that the mindset of Gordon Ramsay, known for his relentless drive and high standards, becomes crucial. Peaty, who married Ramsay's daughter Holly last December, finds powerful parallels between the kitchen and the pool. "I take a lot of guidance. I look up to him a lot," Peaty told BBC Breakfast. "He knows the game is the game, that it doesn’t lie. But it will humble you and you’ve got to work hard for those results."

For Peaty, a three-time Olympic gold medalist widely regarded as Britain's greatest swimmer, the allure of the Olympic stage remains undimmed. "The Olympics is the one that excites me. That is the one that really gets me out of bed every day, the one I dream of," he said. With his legacy already secure, Peaty is now focused on the meticulous process of building towards 2028, gathering the race experience needed to perform at his peak when the world's eyes are on LA.