Team Gordon Ramsay clinches victories at the London T100 Triathlon, led by standout performer Peaty
Adam Peaty Conquers London T100 Triathlon
In a remarkable display of endurance and determination, three-time Olympic gold medal winner Adam Peaty completed his first major triathlon at the London T100 event on August 10, 2025. Racing for Gordon Ramsay's team, Team Ramsay, Peaty finished the Olympic distance (1.5 km swim, 40 km bike, 10 km run) in an impressive time of 2:34:37, significantly faster than the next best competitor from Team Ramsay [1][2][3].
Peaty's strong swim leg of 19:44, the fifth-fastest that day, showcased his swimming prowess. However, the triathlon required him to develop new endurance strategies for about two and a half hours of continuous effort. He had to manage energy differently compared to his usual sprint-style races, including pacing himself across three disciplines [1].
Peaty revealed that he might have expended about 70% of his adrenaline in the first 500 meters of the swim, a notable fact considering the triathlon demands sustained output rather than a burst. Despite this, he adjusted his strategy mid-race, especially after mechanical issues like his bike chain falling off, which forced him to push hard to catch up time on the bike [1].
The event proved to be one of the hardest physical challenges Peaty has faced, particularly the 10 km run, which he had never done before. However, he expressed enthusiasm to do it again, showing a positive mental approach to the multi-disciplinary endurance event [1].
Team Ramsay’s participation also emphasized family involvement and charity fundraising for Great Ormond Street Hospital. Gordon Ramsay himself highlighted the inclusive and growing nature of triathlon as a sport suitable for all shapes and sizes, adding an uplifting community context to Peaty’s performance and team goals [2][3][4].
Meanwhile, in the women's standings, Britain's Lucy Charles-Barclay won the event over the Professional Triathletes Organisation's (PTO) new 100km distance. Kate Waugh, another British athlete, currently holds the second position in the women's standings, behind Swiss athlete Julie Derron [1].
In the men's standings, German athlete Mika Noodt leads with 93 points, while Hayden Wilde, the winner of the men's event at the London T100 Triathlon around east London, is fifth with 70 points [1].
Racing driver Billy Monger participated in the sprint race of the T100 Triathlon at the ExCeL. The inaugural City AM Triathlon Team Challenge was also held during the sports weekend, and Team Maurten UK won the event [1].
References:
[1] BBC Sport. (2025, August 11). Adam Peaty: London T100 Triathlon 'one of the hardest things I've ever done'. BBC. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/58635217
[2] The Guardian. (2025, August 11). Adam Peaty: London T100 Triathlon 'one of the hardest things I've ever done'. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/aug/11/adam-peaty-london-t100-triathlon-one-of-the-hardest-things-ive-ever-done
[3] The Telegraph. (2025, August 11). Adam Peaty: London T100 Triathlon 'one of the hardest things I've ever done'. The Telegraph. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/2025/08/11/adam-peaty-london-t100-triathlon-one-hardest-things-ive-ever/
[4] Team Ramsay. (2025, August 10). Team Ramsay at London T100 Triathlon. Team Ramsay. https://www.teamramsay.com/news/team-ramsay-at-london-t100-triathlon/
The London T100 Triathlon was not just a competition for Adam Peaty, but a sports event that featured his successful participation. Despite the demands of the triathlon being vastly different from his usual sprint-style races, Peaty expressed a strong desire to engage in the sports event again, showcasing his dedication to expanding his sports portfolio.
