Double Olympic Champion Col. Dame Kelly Holmes MBE is one of the UK’s most inspirational athletes. She holds British records in the 800m and 1000m and made history with double gold at the 2004 Athens Olympics. Raised in Kent, she joined the British Army at 18, later earning an MBE and becoming the first Honorary Colonel of a regular unit. Despite injuries and struggles with mental health, Kelly achieved global success. Following her Olympic triumph, she founded the Dame Kelly Holmes Trust, empowering disadvantaged youth through sport. Her journey reflects her belief: with support and determination, nothing is impossible.