# Peaty baffled by shock early elimination at European Championships

Adam Peaty expressed confusion after being eliminated early from the European Championships, a result far below his usual standard. The setback raises questions about his form ahead of upcoming major competitions.

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## Sources

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/swimming/articles/c0m7yxjemj0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:24:11 GMT
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/16/european-athletics-championships-security-scare-stadium) — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:25:41 GMT