BREAKING NEWS: The wait is over! Adam Peaty secures Team GB's FIRST gold medal in Tokyo after swimming sensation becomes king of pool again to win the men's 100m breaststroke and retain his title from Rio 2016 By Nick Fagge For Mailonline Published: 03:16 BST, 26 July 2021 | Updated: 03:25 BST, 26 July 2021 Viewcomments British swimming sensation Adam Peaty made Olympic history in Tokyo this morning by winning gold for the second time in the 100m breast stroke. The 26-year-old from Uttoxeter cruised to victory to defend his Olympic crown and confirm his status as Britain’s undisputed king of the pool. Fresh-faced Peaty, who had shaved off his beard just days before the event, was unable to beat his own world record of 56.88 seconds. Team GB's Adam Peaty made Olympic history in Tokyo by winning the men's 100 breaststroke But he remains unbeaten over 100m at breast stroke for the last seven years – which include his gold medal at Rio 2016. Before the event new father Peaty told how he missed having his family and other supporters in the crowd and admitted Tokyo ‘does not feel like an Olympics’. He said: ‘It’s very different out there. ‘It’s very strange because you think you can o me here and rely on that “oomph”. ‘But there’s not many people in the crowd because they’re all athletes, coaches and media, which is very different.’ More to follow. Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility