Dame Valerie Adams has announced her separation from husband Gabriel Price.
The pair married at Temple View in Hamilton, New Zealand on 2 April 2016.
A statement released by the four-time World champion said: “I have something to share and I want you to learn of this from me personally.
“Gabriel and I have separated.
“While we are no longer together, we both remain entirely committed to our beautiful children.
“As with any breakup it can be emotional and difficult so I do ask that you please respect the privacy of my family during this time”.
Adams and Price are both half Tongan and they have two children, a daughter born in 2017 and a son.
Adams and Price are both 37. They have been family friends since childhood through their parents and church.
Adams was previously married to Bertrand Vili, a discuss thrower from New Caledonia. They married in 2004 and divorced in early 2010.
