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Born 19th April
1970 in Pembury, Kent. |
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Speaking |
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When Dame Kelly Holmes made history
at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens she achieved something that
only 2 other women in the world have ever achieved and became
the second British athlete to win 2 middle distance Gold Medals
at the same Games in over 80 years. |
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Before this historic victory
launched her into the public eye, Dame Kelly's career had been
one filled with injuries and disappointments, however her
dedication and determination to achieve her lifelong dream saw
her overcome all of this and realise her dream not once but
twice. |
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These experiences make her an ideal
speaker as she reflects on her personal experiences and provides
insight into her 20 year career. Her natural humour and charm is
more than enough to keep the audience both informed and
entertained. |
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Career |
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1986 - Princess Christians Hospital
- Nursing Assistant |
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1988 - 1997 British Army - HGV
Driver |
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1991 - Became a Physical Training
Instructor |
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1993 - 2005 International Running
Career |
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I started running when I was 12
years old after being encouraged by my school PE teacher. |
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I have three brothers Kevin, Stuart
and Danny. Two sisters Lisa and Penny. |
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My other interests are nearly all
sport related however I like interior design and taking on new
challenges. |
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Read all about Kelly's life in her
autobiography 'Black White and Gold' |
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Athletic Biography |
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2006 |
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Made the National School Sports
Champion |
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2005 |
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Honoured with a Damehood by the
Queen in the New Year's Honours. |
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Winner of the Laureus World Sports
Woman of the Year Award. |
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2004 |
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Gold Olympic Games at 800m |
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Gold Olympic Games at 1500m |
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New British Record at 1500m 3:57.90 |
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1st World Athletics Final - 1500m |
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Winner of the Performance of the
Year Award at the IAAF Gala |
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BBC Sports Personality of the Year |
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European Athlete of the Year 2004 |
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European Indoor Record at 1000m
2:32.96 |
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2003 |
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Bronze 800m World Championship |
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Silver 1500m World Indoor
Championship - British Record of 4:02.66 |
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2002 |
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Gold 1500m Commonwealth Games |
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Bronze 800m European Championships |
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2001 |
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Silver 800m Goodwill Games |
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2000 |
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Bronze 800m Olympic Games |
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1998 |
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Silver 1500m Commonwealth Games |
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1997 |
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British Record at 1500m of 3:58.07 |
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British Record at 1000m of 2:32.55 |
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1996 |
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4th Olympic Games 800m |
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1995 |
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Silver 1500m World Championships |
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Bronze 800m World Championships -
British Record at 800m of 1:56.21 |
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British Record at 1000m of 2:32.80 |
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1994 |
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Gold 1500m Commonwealth Games
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Silver 1500m European Championships |
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Awards since the 2004 Olympic
Games |
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* Dame Commander of the British
Empire |
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* BBC Sports Personality of the
Year |
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* International Athlete of the Year
- Voted by International Sports Journalist |
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* European Female Athlete of the
Year |
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* International Amateur Athletic
Federation - Female Performance of the Year |
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* Sports Writers Association Sports
Woman of the Year |
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* British Athletic Writers
Association Female Athlete of the Year |
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* London Sports Personality of the
Year |
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* BBC Radio London Sports
Personality of the Year |
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* BBC Radio London Athlete of the
Year |
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* BBC South East Sports Personality
of the Year |
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* BBC South East Courier Award |
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* Celebrity Sports Star of the Year |
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* Transworld Sport Sports Woman of
the Year |
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* Sunday Times Sports Woman of the
Year |
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* Norwich Union Award for Best
Performance in a British Vest |
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* Kent Invicta Award for
Outstanding Achievement |
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* T4 Honours Award |
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* Great Britons Award - Sport |
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* Diva Best Female |
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* TV Moments Awards - Best Sport
Moment of the Year |
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* TV Moments Awards - Golden Moment
of the Year |
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* World Top Ten Athletes Award -
Voted by the Chinese Public |
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* Glamour Magazine Sports Woman of
the Year |
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* Woman of the Year Outstanding
Achievement Award |
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* Walpole Award for British
Sporting Excellence |
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* Glasgow - Lord Provost Award |
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* Laureus World Sportswoman of the
Year |
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