HIS TRUNKS

PeAty is sponsored by Arena swimwear and for the World Championships in Budapest this week he has worn a limited edition of its Carbon flex VX swimsuit.

It has been specially designed with a lion on his outfit to match up with the huge tattoo on his upper arm.

the suit is designed around his body position in the water, with seams positioned so as to help his legs stay as high as possible.

‘ this is known as core stabilisation, which aids the abdominals and the highest part of the legs,’ says a spokesman for the firm. ‘the suit also contains a special carbon cage, containing fibres which intensify the compression on his muscles.

‘ this reduces the drag for swimmers and helps him to have a smooth flow over the water.’

technology doesn’t come cheap, mind: the suit retails at £225.