COVID hits British Olympic swimmer who had close contact with UGA and Georgia Tech grad Nic Fink

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July 29th, 2024

Nicolo Martinenghi, center, of Italy, is congratulated by Adam Peaty, of Great Britain, right, and Nic Fink, of the United States, left, after winning the men's 100-meter breaststroke final at the 2024 Summer Olympics on Sunday. All three men are hovered over the lane line in the pool, cap and goggles still on.
Nicolo Martinenghi, center, of Italy, is congratulated by Adam Peaty, of Britain, right, and Nic Fink, of the United States, left, after winning the men's 100-meter breaststroke final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 28, 2024, in Nanterre, France. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

British sports officials say one of their star swimmers, three-time Olympic gold medalist Adam Peaty, has tested positive for COVID.

The announcement comes a day after Peaty competed in the 100-meter breaststroke final, mingling closely with other athletes in Paris, including American Nic Fink, who received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Georgia and a master’s from Georgia Tech.

“In the hours after the final, (Peaty’s) symptoms became worse and he was tested for COVID early on Monday morning,” Team Great Britain said in a statement issued Monday afternoon Paris time. “He tested positive at that point.”

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