Olympic Swimmer Jacob Peters on Loving What You Do

Jacob Peters (born 20 August 2000 in Guildford, Surrey) is Team GB’s leading butterfly specialist. He’s a Tokyo 2021 Olympian, 2022 Commonwealth Games gold-medallist, and Whole Supp ambassador.

• Gold – 4 × 100 m medley relay, 2022 Commonwealth Games, Birmingham
• Gold – 4 × 100 m medley relay, 2018 European Championships, Glasgow
• Bronze – 4 × 100 m medley relay, 2022 World Championships, Budapest

We sat down with him to learn more about how he got into swimming, his biggest career challenges, and how Whole Supp keeps him fuelled.

Key Takeaways

• Early Talent: Jacob was talent-spotted at age 8 during a school swimming gala.
• Goal-Oriented Motivation: He maintains focus by breaking down long-term Olympic dreams into smaller, actionable milestones like qualifying trials.
• Recovery-First Nutrition: Jacob uses Whole Supp as a pre- and post-training snack to hit macro targets and manage recovery from heavy sessions.
• High-Energy Fueling: To sustain elite performance, he maintains a high-protein diet of approximately 3,500 calories per day.
• The Secret to Longevity: His primary advice for aspiring athletes is to prioritize enjoyment and "love what you do".

How did you start swimming?

I was talent spotted at a school swimming gala in year 4! (UK year 4 is aged 8 to 9.)

What keeps you motivated to push yourself?

I want to be the best version of myself. Plus, I really enjoy my sport.

I have a goal - whether it's a long-term overarching goal, or separating it with smaller goals in between.

The goal for this year has been the Olympics - but before I get there, I have to qualify in trials. So trials is my step 1 smaller goal for the year.

How Whole Supp Fits Jacob Peters' Routine

I’ve had Whole Supp in my kit bag for the past four months. Here’s why it’s now non-negotiable in my day:
• 31 g plant-based protein per shake for muscle repair
• 13 superfoods + 30 vitamins & minerals to cover the basics
• Ready in 30 seconds—ideal between pool and gym sessions
• Keeps me full for 4–6 hours so I’m not reaching for quick sugar fixes
I grab it before morning laps or straight after weights, depending on where the gap in my schedule is.

It's really key for recovering from my heavy sessions. The first thing with recovery is making sure you're getting the right nutrients and the right macros in. With the help of Whole Supp I've been managing to do this really well.

Now that Whole Supp has helped me nail down the basics of recovery, I've also started experimenting with things like ice baths and compression!

What does your nutrition plan look like beyond Whole Supp?

• Diet Type: High protein
• Caloric Intake: ~3,500 calories per day
• Source: Healthy, whole food sources

Whole Supp helps Jacob Peters, swimmer and Olympian, ensure his 3,500 calories come from healthy, whole food sources.

What is your daily routine?

• Wake up & Swim
• Gym session
• Whole Supp shake
• Lunch
• Swim
• Whole Supp shake
• Dinner & Bed

What advice does Jacob Peters swimmer give to aspiring athletes?

Love what you do - enjoyment is key!

If you're keen to see why and Olympian like Jacob chooses Whole Supp to fuel his performance, check out the Whole Supp collection and experience it yourself.