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European Swimming Championships: Adam Peaty smashes breastroke world record

Adam Peaty of England competes in the Men's 50m Breaststroke Heat 4 at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games
Image: Adam Peaty: world record

Britain's Adam Peaty set a world record in the 50 metre breaststroke at the European Swimming Championships in Berlin.

Peaty finished his semi-final heat in 26.62 seconds, smashing the old record of 26.67 seconds set by Cameron van der Burgh of South Africa in 2009 when swimmers were still using high-tech, performance-enhancing full body suits. 

Peaty won the 100 metre breaststroke gold medal on Tuesday and added another gold with Britain's mixed relay team.

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