Holmes, Kelly (1970–)
Holmes, Kelly (1970–)
English runner. Born April 19, 1970, in Pembury, Kent, England.
Won a bronze medal for the 800 meters at Sydney Olympics (2000); at Commonwealth Games, won a gold medal for 1,500 meters (1994, 2002); at World championships, placed 2nd for 1,500 meters (1995) and 800 meters (2003); won 3 Super Grand Prix 1,500-meter events (2003–04); won gold medals for 800 meters and 1,500 meters at Athens Olympics (2004); was the 1st British-born woman to break 4 minutes for the 1,500 meters. Awarded an MBE (1998).
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