While Ramsay-Peaty has not found his best form in Glasgow and looks unlikely to touch his best times again, it would be wrong to say he has lost his pace altogether.

His time in the 100m breaststroke at the British Championships in April – 58.97 seconds – would have won Commonwealth gold.

His struggles have also come amid issues away from the pool.

He took a break from the sport in 2023 after issues with his mental health, and this week spoke of the “toll” external issues have taken.

When he married Holly Ramsay last year his parents were not present. He has had two different coaches since his long-time mentor Mel Marshall left for a job in Australia after the 2024 Olympics.

“Coming into the meet, he was vocal saying his priorities have changed, that winning isn’t the most important thing in his life,” Murdoch said.

“His young family will clearly be his priority, but the expectations of how the meet was going to go certainly haven’t met the reality.

“In his heart of hearts did he really mean the swimming isn’t the priority for him?

“I don’t think that to be the case. I know Adam better than that. He will always want to fight and be the best he can be.”