When was kelly holmes made a dame

Setting and still holding the British records in the m and m, Kelly is an Olympic, Commonwealth and European champion that has achieved seven Gold, eight Silver and four Bronze medals throughout her career. This includes her double win in the m and m at the Olympic Games in Athens, becoming the first Briton in over 80 years to do so. Kelly was raised by her mum on a council estate in Kent.

She attended the local secondary school where, due to the belief and support of her PE teacher, she pursued her talent at running. Ferried to race meetings up and down the country by her family, she knows the importance of having a supportive team.

At 18, Kelly left professional running to pursue her first dream, to be in the British army. We'd like to invite you to taste pure, marmalade m. It's our th anniversary and we've got something.

Anyone tried frozen honey yet? Heading out to do your big shop this weekend? She became the second British athlete to win 2 middle distance Gold Medals at the same Games in over 80 years. Kelly, however is not only known for her medals and records but for her gutsy and committed approach to her athletics. Her career had been one filled with injuries and disappointments. However, her dedication and determination to achieve her lifelong dream has won her many fans both within the sport and outside of it.

She started her athletics career as a promising athlete when as a junior won the 1,m at the English Schools Championships, but chose to give up her early athletics career in favour of a career in the army. She decided to return to the track after watching who she had competed against in her schooldays on television.

In she took the massive step and left the army and made athletics her focus and career. In she won the m in the Commonwealth Games. She has used her unique position to lead a government campaign to encourage young people to adopt a healthier lifestyle and has set up national programmes to support and encourage young athletes who have the potential to be gold medal winners themselves in Are you sure you want to cancel your place on Saturday 12 November?

Dame Kelly Holmes.