UK Athletics Announce Dame Denise Lewis As President
14 Dec 2023 | Tom Love
Dame Denise Lewis has been elected as President of UK Athletics.
The former heptathlon champion takes over from Jason Gardener who held the role since 2015.
The 51-year-old won gold in the 2000 Sydney Olympics after finishing third in the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Game and has experience at President level with the Commonwealth Games.
Lewis also received a damehood in June for her services to sport.
Hannah England, a former 1500m silver medallist, has also been named as Vice President of the organisation.
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