A biography for Denise Lewishasn’t been written yet.
“For me I tried to not keep a low profile but I was training in a different country as I prepared for Sydney because I had such a realistic gold medal shot. I just wanted to stay focused and not get caught up in all of the hullabaloo and all of press prior to it.”
“Anybody who says the Olympics is just another race is not being honest.”
“I'm not very good at eating fruit, so to make sure I get my five a day I often whiz up a smoothie in the blender for breakfast.”
“I like challenges. I like pushing my body.”
“No, I didn't break a world record. No, I didn't win by a huge margin. But it's how you do in the battle. I've taken my place in history and I'm very proud of that.”
“Halle Berry's style is simple and elegant.”
“The Commonwealth Games is an event for everyone. I believe it continues because of the unity and appreciation in respect of diversity, different nationalities coming together to compete under one Commonwealth banner.”
“At the age of 46, I'm a mum of four.”
“I did ballet, tap and modern dance - I loved Janet Jackson with a passion - and I was good enough to star in lots of amateur shows.”
“I used to race up all the time and started cross-country from about the age of six.”
“I'd like to see a show about what happens to young sports stars who've been pushed too hard by their parents or coaches.”
“I will always encourage any young person, especially young black females. If you want to be involved in sport please do it.”
“I was part of London 2012 in the build-up and there's always drama ahead of a major championship or Games.”
“I love food so I tend to remember places by the food I've enjoyed there.”
“To get to the top in anything, you have to keep asking yourself questions. How much do I really want this? What am I prepared to give up to get it?”
“Whenever we go out, we'll need to bring a car seat and tons of baby paraphernalia. In fact we're going to need a bigger car. As a family of six, we'll probably need a truck!”
“You never remember what you say to the Queen, she just has this aura about her.”
“I've always wanted to be an athlete, I loved sport and PE in school and always watched the Olympic Games on TV.”
“Marriage is hard work, and it's not all romance and flowers.”
“Anything that looks at sport in its entirety is my bag. It's not just about bringing back medals, it's about communities, people's lives, how sport can make a difference.”