Despite being one of Team GB's most celebrated athletes, Olympic swimming champion Adam Peaty boasts a net worth significantly smaller than many of his high-profile peers.
The 29-year-old has cemented his place in swimming history, having clinched 100m breaststroke gold at both the Rio and Tokyo Olympics, alongside a 100m medley relay triumph in 2021. Throughout his career, he has shattered world records an impressive 14 times. His dominance in the 100m breaststroke was absolute, securing victory in every European, Commonwealth, World, and Olympic final from 2014 to 2021.
Peaty's rise to fame extended beyond the pool, as he participated in Strictly Come Dancing following the Tokyo Games, becoming a household name. He took a break from swimming in 2023 and began dating Holly Ramsay, daughter of the renowned chef Gordon Ramsay. However, the Olympic champion's financial success doesn't quite match the wealth accumulated by Ramsay during his years in the spotlight.
While Peaty's determination to claim his next Olympic gold likely resonates with Ramsay, who himself has earned 17 Michelin stars, the swimmer's career is primarily funded by lottery grants and government funding. Team GB athletes do not receive bonuses for achieving Olympic podium finishes, making it difficult to determine Peaty's precise earnings. Estimates suggest his net worth ranges from £780,000 to £3.9 million.
Peaty's income streams include a sponsorship deal with Speedo and ownership of the Adam Peaty Sports Clinic and AP Race Club, which provides guidance to swimmers. His stint on Strictly Come Dancing also earned him a reported £25,000, where he met Tilly Ramsay, his future girlfriend's sister.
Despite these ventures, Peaty's earnings pale in comparison to those of his girlfriend's father. Celebrity Net Worth estimates Ramsay's wealth at £170 million, with an annual income of £46 million.
Peaty, who is aiming for his third consecutive Olympic gold medal, has expressed the positive impact of spending time with the TV chef. In an interview with The Sunday Times, he stated that Ramsay's "incredible energy" and "guidance" have been beneficial. He admires Ramsay's dedication to achieving success and his unwavering professionalism, taking inspiration from his relentless pursuit of excellence.
"Gordon is a high performer. He worked his way up to the upper echelons of his industry and works in a place where thereâs no b***. I take a lot from that and from the professionalism he has every single day with a relentless pursuit,â Peaty explained. "So, when I see that, Iâm like, âYeah, why canât I work like this? Why canât I do this every single day? Why do I have to be so emotionally engaged with things? â So Iâve changed my manner from seeing the way he operates around people and operates around his job."
While Peaty may not have the same financial prowess as his father-in-law, his dedication to his sport and his relentless pursuit of excellence have made him a swimming icon, leaving a lasting legacy beyond the realm of monetary value.
