England's powerhouse Adam Peaty will expect to extend his winning streak and could even test his breaststroke world records when he stars alongside a strong Australian team at the Commonwealth Games.
Peaty, 23, the Olympic, world, European and Commonwealth champion, headlines the swimming programme in the outdoor Southport Aquatic Centre, where he will put his near four-year unbeaten record on the line.
The 50m and 100m breaststroke world record-holder will be the hot favourite to add to the two gold medals he won in Glasgow four years ago in his first major success.
Peaty will also be attempting to become the first to go under the 57-second mark in the 100m after shattering his own world record with 57.13sec in winning Olympic gold at Rio two years ago.
"Hopefully I will get near my world records but I won't be at a loss if I don't because the Europeans (championships) are around the corner as well," he said.
"This will hopefully be my fourth year undefeated so it is something to celebrate," added Peaty, who was last beaten before the 2014 Games.
"I am looking forward to the competition and seeing who is popping out there. But at the same time it is a bit of fun."
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