Adam Peaty has revealed that he hit rock bottom in May 2022, describing how a fractured foot became the turning point that sent him into dark ‘downward special.’

Following his double gold medals triumph at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, the British swimmer admitted he endured ‘three years of hell,’ struggling with depression, alcohol dependency, and the emotional toll of separating from the mother of his child.

After stepping away from competitive swimming to focus on his mental health, the Olympian credits his newfound Christian faith as the force that pulled him through his darkest period.

Adam, who began dating his now fiancée Holly Ramsay during that time openly shared, ‘I’d rather have my faith and my relationship with Jesus and come second than have a gold.’

Holly was photographed on Thursday for the first time since her reported feud with Adam’s family surfaced, holding a phone case emblazoned with the word ‘Bride.’

The appearance followed claims from Adam’s relatives that they had been excluded from the couple’s wedding guest list because they were ‘simply people on benefits’ who didn’t align with the Ramsay’s class and style.

Family members have since accused the Olympic champion of staying from his Christian values by allegedly cutting them out of the celebrations. 

They also claimed Adam disapproved of his mother’s outfit choices for the wedding, reportedly sending her alternative options to wear instead.