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Dame Kelly Holmes DBE OLY (born 19 April 1970) is a retired British middle distance athlete. Holmes specialised in the 800 metres and 1,500 metres events and won gold medals for both distances at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens .
Nov 14, 2023 · The former Olympic champion and double gold medallist reveals how she suppressed her sexuality for 34 years and why she decided to be herself. She also shares her relief and pride at being seen with her girlfriend on the red carpet.
Jun 18, 2022 · Dame Kelly Holmes says she is "getting rid of that fear" as the Olympic champion reveals she is gay. In an interview with the Sunday Mirror, the 52-year-old said she was both nervous and...
Learn about Kelly Holmes' life story, from her humble beginnings to her Olympic glory and her military career. Find out how she overcame injury, depression and self-harm to become a role model and a champion for mental health.
Jun 19, 2022 · British Olympic champion Dame Kelly Holmes has come out as gay at the age of 52. The double gold medal winner told the Sunday Mirror she first realised she was gay as a 17-year-old soldier after...
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Jun 19, 2022 · The Olympic champion and former soldier reveals she has been hiding her sexuality since she was 17 and faced discrimination in the army. She says she feels relieved and excited to share her story during Pride month.
Biography. Middle-distance runner who recovered from injury to claim double Olympic gold at the age of 34. Fighting spirit. Although she showed early promise as a runner, Kelly Holmes gave up the sport to join the army at the age of 18 and become British army judo champion.
