2024 might mark the year of the Paris Olympics, but it also heralds a special anniversary for Dame Kelly Holmes. Believe it or not, it’s been 20 years since the world witnessed the retired professional athlete’s epic double gold victory in the 800m and 1500m at the 2004 Athens games: a feat that forever cemented her place in history books as the oldest woman to win either event, let alone both at the same time – and in the hearts of the British public. And the good news is that Dame Kelly is still going strong today.
after I won my Olympic gold medals at the age of 34, and I’m now running more – and have more endurance – than ever!’ exclaims the Nuffield Health ambassador. ‘In fact, I swear I haven’t been this good a runner since I retired. I do parkruns on a Saturday, along with a long run during the week and some weight training, and I’m more competitive now than
