Birmingham Live
·Aug 2026
Denise Lewis on Alexander Stadium, 'cat naps' and Birmingham European Championship hopes
Dame Denise Lewis reflects on her Birmingham roots and the personal significance of Alexander Stadium, where she trained before becoming an Olympic and European heptathlon champion. As president of UK Athletics, she hopes the European Athletics Championships will inspire healthier lifestyles, attract volunteers and encourage young people to take up the sport. She also believes the event can strengthen the United Kingdom’s bid to host the 2029 World Championships.