Dame Denise Returns Home to Champion Athletics | Glasgow News

Birmingham is set to host the European Athletics Championships for the first time ever on British soil, with Dame Denise Lewis — Olympic and European heptathlon champion — leading the charge as president of UK Athletics. Trained on the very track at Alexander Stadium, she’s thrilled to bring this global spectacle back to her hometown, recalling childhood moments spent napping near the venue. The event promises elite European talent and aims to ignite passion for athletics across all ages. Beyond the competition, Lewis sees this as a pivotal step toward securing the 2029 World Athletics Championships for the UK, with London already in the running. Her vision? A legacy that inspires participation, celebrates sport, and cements the UK’s place on the global athletics stage. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bc5c909db7a2b90e