Rebecca Adlington has announced the sad news that she’s split from her husband Harry Needs.
The Olympic swimmer started dating Harry - also a swimmer – in 2011. The couple tied the knot in 2014, and welcomed their daughter Summer just nine months ago.
A statement on Rebecca’s website last night said: “It’s after much thought and sadness that we confirm our separation. It is on amicable terms and we still remain close friends.
“We move forward with respect for one another and our focus and commitment is on parenting our gorgeous daughter Summer.”
In January Rebecca, who quit swimming in 2013, told how parenting was tough and she and Harry often had rows.
She said, “giving birth was harder than setting a world record” and added, “Being a parent is bloody hard work and anyone who says it's easy is flat out lying.
“Harry and I have had plenty of arguments... We're knackered. A lot of mums have six or eight months off.
“I had two months and had to go back to work. That's what you do when you're self-employed.
“There have been plenty of times I've wanted to say, ‘I want a year off on maternity leave. I want to sit and be with my daughter and just have that time together.’”