Mel Marshall has responded to the news that Adam Peaty is to become a father in September by pledging her support for the swimmer she has coached since he was 14.
He will be looking to join an exclusive club of dads that have defended their titles that includes the likes of Michael Phelps, Alex Popov and Michael Wenden.
Kosuke Hagino will also be seeking to make a successful defence of his 400IM title as a father after he became a dad in December.
Melanie Marshall – Photo Courtesy: Action Woman Twitter
Marshall posted on social media, saying she was excited about guiding Peaty to a successful defence while negotiating “sleepless nights and nappy changes.”
She said:
“@adam_peaty there is not much we have not explored together, gone to the highest heights as a pair lived a dream for over 10 years. We have faced every year head on enjoyed it’s joys and grown from its challenges. I look forward to seeing you become a father in Olympic Year feeling the love and emotions that come with that. I look forward to supporting you with the practical challenges of being a first time parent and finding a way of achieving your dreams with sleepless nights and nappy changes. Looking forward to meeting the new Little peaty and getting them signed up straight away! Congrats Adam proud or who you are and who you will become ??????????”
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Peaty and Munro had intended to reveal the news next week once they had learned whether the baby is a boy or a girl but an article by The Sun newspaper saw the couple bring the announcement forward.
Peaty said on social media:
Hi Adam and Mel that lovely picture stay safe