A Quote by Denise Lewis

The initial feelings when you step into the Olympic arena representing your country, your community, representing yourself can be really overwhelming.

Denise Lewis

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Arena Community Country Feelings Initial Olympic Our Community Our Country Overwhelming Presenting Yourself Really Representing Step Your Yourself

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Denise Lewis
British - Athlete
Born: August 27, 1972

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