Olympic swimming legend Adam Peaty took on his toughest challenge yet, with future father-in-law Gordon Ramsay in full support.
On Sunday, the 30-year-old pushed through a brutal triathlon, surrounded by a very famous cheer squad.
The Strictly Come Dancing star, who has six Olympic medals under his belt, dived into his first-ever triathlon as part of the T100 Triathlon World Tour.
Unsurprisingly, he was surrounded by his biggest supporters both in and out of the water as ‘Team Ramsay’ were on hand for the event.
His fiancée, Holly Ramsay, was there to cheer him on, along with his young son George, who beamed with pride throughout the day.
The Ramsay family was out in full force – Holly’s mum, Tana, and siblings Megan, Tilly, and Jack all participated in the event alongside him.
Gordon, 58, had hoped to take part himself but was benched by doctors after getting stitches in his cheek – but he more than made up for it with enthusiastic sideline support.
It was a big day filled with famous faces, with McFly drummer Harry Judd and former racing driver Billy Monger also among the competitors.
The triathlon was no joke – a 2km swim, an 80km cycle, and an 18km run made up the punishing course.
Adam powered through and crossed the finish line in 2 hours, 34 minutes, and 37 seconds, collapsing into a hug from his proud loved ones.
Moments after the triathlon ended, George ran up to his dad with a handmade sign that read ‘I love you. Go Daddy’, and gave him a kiss.
Holly was glowing with pride as her future husband caught his breath.
‘That was the hardest thing I’ve ever done,’ Adam said afterwards, before adding: ‘I’d 100% do it again.’
Reflecting on the experience, he later shared on Instagram: ‘Before this I never raced for more than a few minutes, never swam open water, never raced on a bike or had ever done a 10km run with people of all paces around me. Glad I got all of those ticked off today.’
Adam’s relationship with Holly began in 2023, and the Olympian popped the question last Autumn.
While the couple initially kept things quiet, it was Gordon who let the wedding plans slip during an interview on The Jonathan Ross Show.
‘It’s going to be a Christmas wedding,’ he said, revealing they’d already started scouting venues and making arrangements.
The celebrity chef went on to praise Adam, calling him a down-to-earth, driven man and the ideal match for his daughter.
Gordon shared that Adam had asked for his and Tana’s blessing during a family trip to Cornwall, describing the moment as emotional and unforgettable.
‘As a future son-in-law, we couldn’t ask for better,’ he continued, clearly touched by the swimmer’s sincerity.
The feeling is mutual, as Adam has spoken openly about how welcomed he feels by the Ramsay family.
And yes, Gordon is already planning the wedding menu – something Holly says he has been excited about from day one.
‘He’s definitely taking charge of the food,’ she told Closer Magazine, laughing about her dad’s enthusiasm for the big day.
Holly first shared news of their engagement with an emotional Instagram post, calling Adam her ‘best friend’ and saying she still remembers the smile she had after their first date.
She thanked him for making her feel ‘loved, seen and happier than ever’ and said she couldn’t wait to become his wife.
Adam posted his own heartfelt message soon after, calling Holly ‘gentle, caring and beautiful,’ and saying he felt like the luckiest man alive.
He also spoke about how close he’s become to her family, describing their warmth, support, and generosity as something he’s incredibly grateful for.
Now, with wedding bells ringing this Christmas and triathlon medals added to his collection, Adam seems to be entering a brand new chapter – on both the podium and in his personal life.
Between gruelling training, new athletic goals, and a growing family, he has embracing it all with humility and heart.
And with Gordon in his corner – whether in trainers or a chef’s hat – it looks like he has got the ultimate support team.
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