Volunteer jumps into swimming pool at Commonwealth Games causing delay to Adam Peaty's heat

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Adam Peaty's 100-metre breaststroke heat was delayed after a volunteer had to jump into the swimming pool at the Tollcross International Swimming Centre to fix a lane rope that had snapped loose.Competitors had already emerged poolside and were preparing to step onto their blocks when the rope separating lanes six and seven came away from the wall without warning.Athletes were told to return to their seats, many pulling tracksuits and heavy coats back on to preserve body heat.After fellow volunteers failed to retrieve a small anchor component from the pool floor using nets, one man in dark blue shorts drew roaring cheers from spectators by diving in goggle-free to fish it out himself, allowing the rope to be secured once more.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Ramsay-Peaty was unfazed by the disruption, cruising to victory in his heat with a time of 59.46 seconds - the quickest posted by any swimmer across the day's programme.The three-time Olympic champion said: "It doesn't help, does...

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