Adam Peaty: How would you want people to remember you? — FLAPSS

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How would you want people to remember you?

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Vogue, to one guest at a time, on camera, 73 Questions

A recurring legacy prompt in Vogue's 73 Questions, appearing with only minor wording changes.

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Adam Peaty

British swimmer; Olympic champion 2016 and 2021

Recorded said elsewhere, not written here

As a great man.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 January 2022 source ↗

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Michael Flatley American step dancer

I think any of us will be lucky to be remembered at all.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 10 August 2024 source ↗

Jo Nesbø Norwegian writer and musician

As a nice guy, but I’m not sure that is going to happen.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 April 2026 source ↗

She was surprisingly good at the harpsichord.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 August 2026 source ↗

Daphne Guinness British socialite

As a force for good and a champion of the underdog.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 July 2024 source ↗

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Question Who deserves an apology from you, and for what? Failure & regret

To the people who, because of my career, I cannot spend time with. I have to be selfish, unfortunately.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 January 2022 source ↗

Question What thought won't let you sleep? Daily life

The realisation that I am not the best version of myself.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 January 2022 source ↗

Question How close have you come to dying? Death & what remains

I was on a cliff in Dartmoor, doing a Royal Marine abseil. I fell upside down and thought, “I’m going to die here.”

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 January 2022 source ↗

Question How has a setback or failure set you up for later success? Failure & regret

When I lost that 100m final I spiralled. I went quite aggressive. It is an Adam I don't really recognise.

Recorded BBC Sport, 24 July 2024 source ↗

Question In the last five years, what have you become better at saying no to? Daily life

I'm tired, I'm not myself and I'm not enjoying the sport as I have done for the last decade. Some might recognise it as burnout; I just know that over the last few years I haven't had the answers.

Recorded Public statement announcing his break from swimming, April 2023, The Independent, 1 July 2023 source ↗

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