The International Olympic Committee have announced three swimming races have been added to the list of events scheduled to happen during the games.
PAThe IOC have confirmed three new events have been added to the roster for the 2028 Olympics[/caption] AFPAdam Peaty has announced his aim to compete at a fourth Olympic Games following the move[/caption] GettyPeaty is a three-time Olympic champion, specialising in 50m breaststroke[/caption]
LA 2028 will feature Olympic debuts for the 50m backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly for both men and women as well as a mixed 4x100m relay on the track.
Peaty, a three-time Olympic and four-time European champion in 50m breaststroke, confirmed he will be attempting to compete at a fourth set of Games following the decision on his Instagram page.
“This is the best result for our incredible sport and will allow more people to be part of it and stay in it much longer.
The swimming events in LA will be held at the SoFi Stadium – home to the LA Chargers – which, with its 38,000 seats, is set to become the largest swimming venue in Olympic history.
Peaty won gold in the Olympic 100m breaststroke on his debut in Rio 2016, before retaining the title at Tokyo 2020 along with winning gold in the 4x100m mixed medley.
Physical issues, including a positive Covid-19 test meant he had to settle for a silver medal in Paris last year, with Nicolo Martinenghi taking the crown.
With gender equality a key issue on the agenda for organisers, the IOC revealed there will be more female athletes (5,333) than male athletes (5,167).
Two female teams being added to the water polo programme while an additional weight has been added to the women’s boxing category
Five new sports have been proposed for the games, including American staple baseball/softball, flag football, T20 cricket, lacrosse and squash.
“It celebrates excellence while adapting to what the Olympic Games must become.”
When the 2028 Games – scheduled to take place from July 14 to July 30 – arrive in LA, it will make the city the third three-time hosts of the Summer Olympics, joining London and Paris.
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