Sharron Davies

Sharron Davies is a British politician and former competitive swimmer who currently serves as a Member of the House of Lords. A decorated athlete, she represented Great Britain in multiple Olympic Games, winning a silver medal in the 400-meter individual medley at the 1980 Moscow Olympics. Following her retirement from professional sports, she became a prominent media personality and activist. In 2026, she was granted a life peerage by the Conservative Party, recognizing her sporting career and her vocal advocacy regarding women's rights and the exclusion of transgender women from female sports categories.