Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAdam Ramsay-Peaty crashed out of the 50m breaststroke event (Getty)Adam Ramsay-Peaty suffered a dramatic exit from the men's 50m competition at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris after failing to qualify for the semi-finals. The 31-year-old world record holder finished eighth in his heat with a time of 27.34 seconds, marking the slowest international 50m race of his career following a disastrous start. Ramsay-Peaty explained that attempts to reconstruct his entry technique alongside new coach Lisa Bates have severely impacted his form during a frustrating season. Expressing eagerness for the season to conclude so he can overhaul his training regime, the swimmer admitted “these performances are not good enough at all”.Despite the early exit, Ramsay-Peaty is set to return for the 4x100m medley relay on Sunday as he maintains long-term focus on the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. In fullAdam Ramsay-Peaty ‘so bad I’m confused’ after disastrous European Championships exitMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in