Dame Valerie Adams has announced her separation from her husband of almost seven years, Gabriel Price.
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”.
Kaniva News reports 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 discus thrower from New Caledonia. They married in 2004 and divorced in early 2010.
Valerie and Gabriel, both 37, who have been family friends since childhood through their parents and church, were married in a small Mormon ceremony in Hamilton. Photo / Woman’s Day