Denise Lewis is one of Great Britain’s finest athletes ever but also, one of the most recognisable faces on TV when it comes to the coverage of athletics.
Born in Wolverhampton, Lewis went on to achieve numerous accolades in the Heptathlon during her sporting career.
She finished third in the Olympics in 1996, was a two-time Commonwealth champion, and the 1998 European champion.
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However, her biggest win was at the Sydney Olympics when she took home gold for Team GB.
She overcame being third on the first day to winning the whole thing by the second day, a testament to her character and drive.
Denise went on to represent Team GB at 3 Olympics by the time she retired in 2005.
She was awarded an OBE in 2001 in the 2000 New Year Honours and was an award thoroughly deserved after her exploits the prior 10 years.
She even had her own game on the BBC website called, ‘Denise Lewis: Heptathalon’.
But what about her personal life?
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Is Denise Lewis Married?
Denise Lewis has been married twice. Her first marriage was to Belgian Sprinter, Patrick Stevens, with who she had one child, called Lauryn. They separated in 2005 and, in 2006 she wed Steve Finan O’Connor.
They have been married ever since and have three children together, Troy, Ryan and Kane.
Steve Finan O’Connor is the son of the legendary late comedian and game show host Tom O’Connor, who sadly passed away in July at the age of 81.
He used to be the manager of Neneh Cherry, Madness and All Saints and now works as a property developer.
However, he still retain high profile music clients – such as One Direction Star Liam Payne.
Steven and Denise live together in Buckinghamshire.
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