ADAM PEATY BREAKS THE 50M BREASTSTROKE WORLD RECORD
The swimmer came in under 26 seconds at the World Aquatics Championships in July
As I waited for the start of the race, my hands were tingling and my chest warm; I believe in keeping a high body temperature for performance. I also believe that, if you can visualise something, there’s more chance it will come true. Pressure doesn’t affect me. Tunnel vision is crucial – if you start focusing on the guy in the lane next to you, you’ve already lost. The rush of adrenaline means the race itself is a blur. I never thought it would be possible to touch under 26 seconds on the 50m. When I looked up at the board I was genuinely shocked. All I need to do now is tighten up my start and that will make me so much faster. The key is to be obsessed with self-improvement and performance but not to be possessed – I know when to take my foot off the gas.