Lewis, Denise (1972–)
Lewis, Denise (1972–)
English heptathlete. Born Aug 27, 1972, in West Bromwich, England.
Won a bronze medal at Atlanta Olympics (1996) and a gold medal at Sydney Olympics (2000), both for heptathlon; won silver medals at World championships (1997, 1999) and gold medals at Commonwealth Games (1994, 1998).
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