LONDON (Reuters) - Adam Peaty smashed the world record for the 100 metres breaststroke at the British swimming championships on Friday.
The 20-year-old, who also holds the 50m world record and won European and Commonwealth titles last year, finished in 57.92 seconds, beating the 58.46 mark set by South Africa's Cameron van der Burgh on his way to Olympic gold at London 2012.
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