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Every athlete needs a fan like #OlympicNan

Every athlete should have a fan as devoted as #OlympicNan. The grandmother of British swimmer Adam Peaty has become a champion tweeter as she gushes about his achievements.

British swimmer Adam Peaty's proud grandmother is a social media champion

Proud grandmother of Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty is seen here standing outside her home. She has started to garner attention with her social media activity. (Mavis Williams/Twitter)

Every athlete should have a fan as devoted as #OlympicNan.

The grandmother of British swimmer Adam Peaty has become aย champion tweeter as she gushes about his achievements.

With aย Twitter biography that describes herself asย "Proud Nan to a Worldย Champion Breaststroker," she's quickly gaining followers who useย the word "adorable" to describe her passion for Peaty.

When he broke the world record in the 100 metre breaststroke, hisย granny tweeted: "Whatย race oooo I'm so proud he's a gladiator wellย done," and stamped it with the nation's flag.

Williams told the BBCย onย Sundayย that she was alone during theย race and that she "screamed for him. But my neighbour didn'tย mind."

She says "since I have been going to watch Adam it's given me aย new life."

Byย The Associated Press with files from CBC Sports