Olympic swimmer and Strictly Come Dancing star Adam Peaty has announced he has split from his girlfriend of three years. The three-time Olympic gold medalist competed in the 19th series of the BBC One dance show in 2021. Peaty, 27, announced the split from Eirianedd Munro in an Instagram post on Tuesday evening, writing: “Eiri and I have decided to go our separate ways. “We have enjoyed three wonderful years together, 2 of them with our wonderful son George. “Our priority has always been to provide him with the happiest and healthiest home environment and at this time that means ending our romantic relationship.
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“I couldn’t have asked for a better mother for George and I am so grateful to Eiri for her amazing support over the past three years. “Eiri and George, I’m sorry to disappoint you. “My only concern is for the well-being of our family at this difficult time, so I ask that our privacy be respected and I will say nothing more.” Adam Peaty celebrates after winning the men’s 50m breaststroke final at Sandwell Aquatics Center on day five of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham (PA) / PA wire Peaty posted the announcement alongside a photo of himself, Munro and their son George, who was born in September 2020. The couple recently returned from a holiday on the Greek island of Santorini, from which they shared a series of snaps on Instagram. Peaty made it to week seven of Strictly, finishing ninth with professional partner Katya Jones. Earlier this year, he broke his leg in a freak training accident and missed the 2022 World Aquatics Championships in June. He returned to compete at the Commonwealth Games and finished fourth in the 100m backstroke, ending an eight-year unbeaten run in the event. But he returned to win gold in the 50m 48 hours later – the only event missing from his major medal haul.
