Dame Denise Lewis temporarily steps down as UK Athletics president

It has been announced that Dame Denise Lewis, the former Olympic heptathlon champion, will be stepping down as president of UK Athletics temporarily. This decision comes after allegations of misconduct surfaced against one of the organization’s senior figures.

In a statement released by UK Athletics, Dame Denise expressed her deep disappointment at the situation and stated that she believes it is in the best interests of the organization for her to step aside while the investigation takes place.

During her time as president, Dame Denise has been a vocal advocate for clean sport and athlete welfare. Her leadership and dedication to the sport have been commendable, and her decision to step down shows her commitment to upholding the values of integrity and transparency within UK Athletics.

The investigation into the allegations is currently ongoing, and UK Athletics has reiterated its commitment to ensuring a fair and thorough process. In the meantime, the organization will continue to operate as usual under the interim leadership of other senior officials.

We await further developments in this unfolding situation and hope for a swift and just resolution.