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Olympic champion & leadership speaker

Denise Lewis

Transform athletic excellence into leadership inspiration with Dame Denise Lewis DBE, speaker and Olympic gold medallist. Denise works with organisations to foster peak performance, resilience and team success, delivering powerful insights backed by her prestigious broadcasting career and Commonwealth Games England presidency.

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Denise Lewis, Speaker | Broadcaster, Olympic Champion
Denise Lewis

Denise Lewis

London, United Kingdom

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£6–10k

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At a glance

  • Gold Medal-Winning Heptathlete at 2000 Sydney Olympics
  • President of Commonwealth Games England & UK Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee
  • Broadcaster and Presenter for BBC's Secret Britain and Right on the Money

Dame Denise Lewis DBE is a highly accomplished presenter, broadcaster, former athlete, and President of Commonwealth Games England. As a gold medal-winning heptathlete, Denise holds the second-highest number of points scored by a British heptathlete. Her success on the field has seamlessly transitioned into a dazzling broadcasting career. Denise is widely recognized as one of the "Golden Girls" of British athletics, having won gold at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.


In recognition of her achievements, she was inducted into the UK Athletics Hall of Fame in 2011. Denise's contributions to sports have not gone unnoticed, as she has twice been a runner-up in the BBC's Sports Personality of the Year awards, in 1998 and 2000. Her remarkable accomplishments were acknowledged with an OBE in 2000, a Damehood in 2023, and an Honorary Doctorate from Birmingham City University in the same year. Since retiring from athletics, Denise has ventured into various television endeavors.


She has provided commentary for high-profile athletic events and hosted shows such as BBC's Secret Britain and Right on the Money. In addition, Denise showcased her skills on ITV's Don't Rock the Boat in November 2020 and The Masked Dancer, where she reached the semi-final in 2022. She also hosts her own Spotify podcast, 'Runtethered with Google'. Furthermore, Denise has served as an activewear and golf brand ambassador for Next since 2021 and has collaborated with numerous other brands, including L'Oréal, Google, Haven, and Purple Bricks. In addition to her professional pursuits, Denise has taken on the role of ambassador and patron for several initiatives, events, and charities. Notably, she has worked closely with Breast Cancer Care and Sparks, making significant contributions to their causes.

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Why we recommend booking Dame Denise

Denise brings a wealth of experience from her illustrious career in athletics and broadcasting, offering unique insights into achieving excellence, resilience, and teamwork. Her journey from Olympic gold medalist to a respected media personality and charity ambassador embodies determination and adaptability, inspiring audiences across various sectors. Booking Denise as a speaker guarantees an engaging and motivational session, drawing from her diverse achievements and roles to empower and uplift your team or business.

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What is Denise Lewis's speaking style like?

Denise Lewis draws on her first-hand experience as a gold medal-winning heptathlete to frame talks around elite performance and personal achievement, grounding her sessions in the specific physical and mental demands of competing at Olympic level.

What topics does Denise Lewis specialise in?

Dame Denise Lewis DBE specialises in Olympic performance, team building, and the transition from elite sport to broadcasting and public life. She won heptathlon gold at the 2000 Sydney Olympics and was inducted into the UK Athletics Hall of Fame in 2011.

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