Lewis: 'Arbeit works for me'''

Olympic heptathlon champion Denise Lewis has defended her decision to utilise controversial German coach Ekkart Arbeit, claiming she is only interested in furthering her career.

Olympic heptathlon champion Denise Lewis has defended her decision to utilise controversial German coach Ekkart Arbeit, claiming she is only interested in furthering her career.

Lewis has come under fire for linking up with Arbeit, who played a part in the huge success of East Germany’s sporting achievements and admitted drugs were used to enhance athletes’ performances.

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