Adam Peaty successfully advanced to the semi-finals of the men's 100 metres breaststroke at the Paris 2024 Olympics, clocking a time of 59.18 seconds, the second fastest overall. The two-time Olympic champion is vying for a historic third consecutive gold medal, a feat only previously achieved by Michael Phelps. Despite recent challenges, including a mental health break and periods of self-doubt, Peaty remains focused on his goal, suggesting he will conserve energy for the final. His main competitor, China's Qin Haiyang, finished third in his heat with a slower time of 59.58 seconds. British swimmer James Wilby also qualified for the semi-finals, finishing sixth overall. Additionally, Keanna MacInnes secured the last qualifying spot in the women's 100m butterfly semi-finals with a time of 57.90 seconds.