Dame Denise Lewis Temporarily Steps Down as UK Athletics President

It has been announced that Dame Denise Lewis, the former Olympic heptathlon champion, has decided to temporarily step down from her role as president of UK Athletics.

The decision comes after Lewis was involved in a controversy surrounding her husband, Steve Ovett, who has been accused of financial misconduct in his role as a coach for a UK Athletics affiliated club.

In a statement, Lewis expressed her regret for any negative attention brought upon the organization and emphasized her commitment to integrity and honesty within the sport.

UK Athletics has accepted Lewis’s decision to take a leave of absence and stated that they will be conducting an investigation into the allegations against Ovett.

It is unclear how long Lewis’s absence will be, but in the meantime, the organization will be appointing an interim president to oversee operations.

We will continue to monitor this situation and provide updates as they become available.