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The Independent UK
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Helen William

Denise Lewis praises strong women in her life as she collects damehood

PA Wire

Denise Lewis said she felt “very humble” as she collected her damehood and paid tribute to the strong and loving women in her life – her mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

The 2000 Olympic heptathlon champion said the honour is particularly special because it is for her achievements away from track and field and means “everything” that her mother Joan got to see it.

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