Dame Denise Lewis DBE is one of Britain’s most celebrated athletes, an Olympic gold medallist, respected broadcaster, and passionate advocate for health, wellbeing, and inclusion in sport. Best known for winning heptathlon gold at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, she has since become a prominent voice across British sport through her broadcasting and ambassadorial work.
In 2025, Dame Denise joined England Golf as an Ambassador, helping to inspire a new generation of golfers and support the launch of the organisation’s Game Changers initiative. As part of England Golf’s 2025-2030 strategy, the campaign aims to challenge perceptions of the game and showcase golf as a safe, inclusive, sustainable, and inspirational sport.
A strong believer in the power of sport to improve wellbeing and bring people together, Dame Denise is committed to breaking down barriers to participation. Through her work with England Golf, she is helping to widen access to the game and ensure golf is welcoming and relevant to people from all backgrounds.