Dame Kelly Holmes

Double Olympic Champion and global icon of resilience and excellence.

Kelly Holmes is among the most celebrated middle-distance athletes in Olympic history. A double gold medalist in the 800m and 1500m at Athens 2004, her illustrious career spans seven Gold, eight Silver, and four Bronze medals across the Olympics, World, European, and Commonwealth Games.

Her path to Olympic glory was defined by resilience—overcoming injuries, setbacks, and personal challenges to reach the pinnacle of sport at 34. Following her historic double gold in Athens, Kelly founded the Dame Kelly Holmes Trust, a charity that empowers disadvantaged young people by connecting them with world-class athletes who inspire confidence, resilience, and ambition. Guided by her own philosophy—nothing is impossible—she continues to transform lives beyond the track.