British Olympic gold medallist Rebecca Adlington splits from her husband after 18 months following a series of arguments blamed on how tired she felt being a mum

Olympic gold medalist Rebecca Adlington (left and right, with her husband and daughter Summer), 27, has announced her split with fellow swimmer Harry Needs, 24, after a series of rows but claims they remain on 'amicable terms'. 

In a statement on her website, she wrote: 'It's after much thought and sadness that we confirm our separation... We move forward with respect for one another and our focus and commitment is on parenting our gorgeous daughter Summer.' 

The couple wed in Leek, Staffordshire, in 2014 and have lived in Stockport with their daughter since. Rebecca is currently recovering from a shoulder injury on Channel 4's controversial show, The Jump. 

She plans to fly to fly Rio de Janeiro for the 2016 Olympics in Brazil as part of the BBC's punditry team.