Dame Kelly specialised in 800 and 1500m track events and won medals for both distances at the highest level
They say don’t meet your heroes, don’t they? But when it comes to Dame Kelly Holmes, don’t listen to them. They are wrong. Not only has she made a phenomenal mark on British athletics, delighted us on the track, had a huge impact on the lives of teenagers and retired athletes as founder of Dame Kelly Holmes Trust, flown the flag for LGBTQ+ rights, and taken on every challenge that’s come her way with bravery and dignity, she’s also got amazing hair, a mega-watt smile and is just so damn nice!