Rebecca Adlington "heartbroken" after miscarriage
The Olympic Champion- from Mansfield- announced she lost her daughter on Instagram
Last updated 23rd Oct 2023
Rebecca Adlington has told fans she's "heartbroken" after having a miscarriage at 20 weeks.
She and husband Andy Parsons discovered the news when she went in for a routine pregnancy scan at 20 weeks.
The former Olympic swimming champion, from Mansfield, says she gave birth to daughter Harper after no heartbeat was found at her scan.
She wrote on Instagram that she did not "really have the words right now".
She wrote: "I gave birth to our angel, Harper on Friday at 7pm. We held her, and had time with her. We will forever love her and remember her always."
Other British Olympic Champions have given their condolences, including Dame Jessica Ennis- Hill, Greg Rutherford and hockey-player Sam Quek.
Dame Jessica wrote: "Oh Becky I'm sending you and your family so much love. I'm so sorry xxxx."
Rutherford wrote: "Sending love to you. So sorry to read this Becky xx."
Quek also wrote: "Becky, I know no words will ease the pain... my entire heart is with you all."
Gymnast Max Whitlock commented: "So sorry to hear this Becky. Hope you and your family are all ok."
Presenters Angelica Bells and Helen Skelton have also offered support.
Adlington previously suffered a miscarriage in August 2022, which required emergency surgery.
Adlington has one son, Albie, with Mr Parsons, who she married two years ago.
A daughter, Summer, was born during her marriage to Harry Needs.