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Denise Lewis on being a role model, inspiration and TV pundit

Yahoo Sport UK

8 March 2017 at 7:06 am

International women's day

Sydney 2000 heptathlon Olympics champion Denise Lewis has told Yahoo Sport she loves being a role model and inspiration.

Read more: Denise Lewis and Kelly Sotherton on the London 2017 World Athletics Championships

Read more: Kelly Sotherton on making a serious difference as a role model and coach

The BBC TV athletics pundit told Mark Lawford she is delighted to inspire the next generation of champions and chatted about her television work.

Denise Lewis - Olympic 2000 champion

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