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Valerie Adams’ next sporting challenge could be a medal sweep at 2018 Commonwealth Games, but for now, the shot put superstar says she has motherhood on her mind.
The world champion has just returned home after a stunning silver medal win at this year’s Rio Olympics, and while the world champion has said yes to the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, there’s no word yet on whether she’ll attend Tokyo 2020.
The double-Olympic gold medal holder told the New Zealand Herald she isn’t ruling anything out, but is taking each sporting season as it comes.
Valerie Adams takes out another Olympic medal
Next up for Valerie though, is spending a bit more time with her new husband Gabriel Price.
The 31-year-old married her sweetheart in April this year, and revealed to Woman’s Day a between-games baby was a possibility.
Valerie Adams with Gabriel Price.
While plans remain unconfirmed, starting a family with her new husband, sooner rather than later, appears to be something the shot put queen has set her sights on.
“I would love a family, it has always been a goal and I think motherhood would be fantastic,” she told the New Zealand Herald.
“We just really need to go away now and have a break and think about things, we will know definitely what we’re going to do by December.
While the top-level athlete is keen to give motherhood a go, she’s also considering her career as well.
“There is an opportunity to take a longer break and possibly have a family, but at the same time it is quite scary because you don’t know how you’re going to bounce back.
“It’s one of those things that I could call upon and talk to other athletes that have done it and see how they have approached it. I’m not sure how my body will react, but one thing is for sure I am going to train right through.”
