Dame Kelly Holmes - The Official Website

I met Dame Kelly Holmes at my staff conference for Newham College at the Troxy where she gave a very moving and captivating speech. I was almost moved to tears when I learned of all the challenges Kelly had strived through to get to where she is today. She is now my 2nd inpsiration (after my mum!) and she has really set the bar for women everywhere and especially for a young black woman like myself. I have recently been accepted into the London Fire Brigade and after Kelly answered my question at the conference about focus and determination, I now have even more determination to succeed and excel as an individual. Thank you Kelly for your wise words of inspiration, success and realism. I’ll be framing the photo we took together and placing it in my room for courage! Thanks!
Kylei Holmes-Lewis (23)

you are my role model. I run for blackpool and have improved a lot in the past year. I think your amazing and no british athlete will beat you for years.
Leah xxxxx
Leah Hogarth (11)

i watched you win gold in 2004 and you are a massive inspiration to me; with my own running, but also generally with life. Your book taught me about not giving up and following your dreams. I know i will never be as good as you but you can teach us all to aspire and achieve our own personal goals however small or significant they may seem. Thanks for being such a role model and through your huge success teaching us to keep on trying no matter what. I’d love to meet you sometime but really, what you have already shown and done is enough. Love Catherine xx
Catherine Hulme

i fully respect your contribution to sport, you are the one person who spurred me on to start athletics. you also kept me going through all of the tough times, you are my IDOL !! :D xx
Amy-lee Butler (15)

Hi Kelly
I am making a poster of you for my school olympic project I think you are an amazing inspration to the sports world and a fabulous role model
rock on kels XXX
Bethany Nicholson (10)

Kelly, i’ve just finished reading your autobiography and what an inspiation it’s been; i read the last page tears streaming down my face thinking wow, what an amazing woman. I’ve been competing since i was 12 and for the past year have suffered from injury trouble meaning i’ve skipped what i aimed to be my peak season as a top year u17. Reading your journey to success has made me realise that if you want somthing that much nothing can get in your way. There’s so much more i would like to say to you but all i can put it down to is a Thank you. Your words have made me feel every emotion under the sun and have lead to a great ammount of motivatoin to get back on track. Lucy
Lucy Rose Atkins (17)

Hi Kelly
Happy Birthday. This is a time in your life that is FANTASTIC! you are as young as you think you are. Some people say life begins at 40, but in reality life begins and ends in our DREAMS and THOUGHTS.
The [Little Brown Girl The Ring]Stillhas Goals and Dreams she wants to achieve.
Michael Oliver Walters
Eutreperneur

Happy Birthday Kelly
And many happy returns.
Dave Oswald (58)

dame kelly your are star for what your doing with kids and teenagers today, with camp to find the new and up and coming champs. loads of charity work, plus work that people dont see you do. your my insperation. well done for being just you
mick mcgarrity

Hi Kelly
Thank you for all the encouragement you gave me throughout the girls active scheme. You are such an inspiration and i think you made our school change their thoughts on sport when you visited. All the opportunities i have had have been great and gave me the confidence to try anything new.
I’m now at a new school and getting Girls active going again there and hopefully will be organising more girls active days.
Thank you for everything over the years. :)
Emily Summersgill (17)

We have been learning about you in our lessons and think that you are a very inspirational person to everyone at our school
Love from Tia Robinson & India Pooley and our school Oasis Academy Mayfield xxx
Tia Robinson (12)

Hello Kelly Holmes,
You are my Hero and you have helped me want to become an Olympic Athlete just like you. Also,you have helped me with my school Homework and my Teacher loved it.
Jessica Ladhani (11)

Wow! kelly holmes….where should i start?….well lets start with when i was younger back in primary school, at sports day…egg and spoon races, i wasn’t that good, i always cames 2nd or 3rd, but then i went to boarding school at the age of 7, my life changed, i finally found what i was good at (running) my coach told me i had potential, i pushed myself harder and harder, i ran for nottingham county, qualified through to the nationals 3 times in birmingham at alexander stadium, captain for cross-country and athletics out of the whole school, went onto the following school, and pushed myself that hard that i beat the fastest girl in the school, it was a great achievement, you are my idol, and someday it would be amazing to actually meet you, the olympics is my goal! xx kayleigh
Kayleigh Jones (16)

Love youuu Soo Much! my dream of running is going well i have run in went leagues and in the birmingham race on th 13th March! You outta meet Oliviaa Gwyn she is very good!!!!! AND MY BEST MATE FRAN! SHE LOVE YOU 2! I DO REALLY HOPE WE CAN MEET SOON! XX
Chelsie Harris (13)

Hi kelly, its your old school friend Ryan, just a quick note to say how proud i am of you and that its a great fun telling people that we used to run together, and if i remember rightly we used to meet up on our bikes and ride to Tonbidge before training!!! Anyway, well done again, Ryan x
Ryan Butler (39)

Hey Kelly,
I am such a fan of yours and have done many projects and presentations on you! I am inspired by you and love you soooo much! I do lots of running and sport and my sister and I want to be in the army!! I love you Kelly and will never stop admiring you!!!
Lote of love Lottiexx
Lottie James (12)

Hi Kelly I am Holly I love running and have been in many competitions I have just been looking at your website and I really want to be like you when I am older I hope I get to meet you one day love Holly x
Holly Bourne (11)

Hi Kelly
I have finally managed to get some ‘me’ time to visit and read lots of info on your webiste – husband out playing darts, son at quiz and daughter doing her own thing! I never realised how busy you are – you never stop! Forever an inspiration to so many people and admired by all. All the very best.
love Betty Ex Army colleaque and runner.
Betty Gash (50)

After reading Dame Kelly Holmes’ book I have become so inspired to grab life and make it the best it can be. I love her love for life and spirit. A true legend. Thank you kindly. Simon.
Simon Jones

You are one of the most inspiring people ever! I have been running for radley athletics club for 2 years in April, doing 800m & 1500m and this year was crowned county champion for them both as a bottom year u13. I love athletics & Cross country so much! And would absolutely love to be in the olympics one day. You are my idol and I will always look up to you. Love Meg xxx
Meg Humphreys

Hi Kelly, we met at Stansted airport in the summer on our way back from Perpignan, you told me to do my best and i just wanted you to know i have just won the U8 fell championship Trophy for Bingley Harriers. Thank you again for taking the time to speak to me and mum. Happy Christmas. x
Harry Colwell (7)

Hello, I just want to say that you have inspired me so much through my life and i am hoping to follow in your footsteps. I will be joining the army in january and i am hoping to train hard and follow your footsteps. I am really into athletics and also football but i really want to make a success in athletics. I do 800m and also 1500m. so watch out i could be the new kelly holmes to come (only joking no one could be as good as you your amazing)
Kayleigh Oliver (18)

Met you today on the set of Market Kitchen. Thought you were very a very special person, you were natural, honest and came accross as a very lovely person.
Helen Gledhill (50)

You’re the best! you have helped me so much with my school homework for black history month
Jenna Ladhani (11)

I’m an italian winner of 1500m in 2008, this year I have some injuries, but I believe in what Kelly has done, and I like to be in London in 2012.
You are fantastic!!!!!
Mavi (34)

i think you are so good at inspiring people to run and get active, you have inspired me to run (even though im not very good). i would love to meet you someday! thank-you kelly. molly.xx
Molly Patts (12)

I am just doing my sports studies coursework on role models and i chose you, you have achieved so many amazing things and one day i aspire to be like you. xxx
Olivia Reynolds (14)

hello kelly, i’m so proud of u winning the gold medals in the olympics in 2004, I’m training to be in the 2012 Olympics and I hope to see you there! chelsea x
Chelsea Dixon (16)

Hey Kelly!
I’m currently reading your autobiography for the second time and I really relate to some of the emotions you felt whilst racing. I am the champion sprinter at my school and in my county, coming 1st in most of my sprints, and 2nd in the middle-distace.
I’d love to win a gold medal in either 200m sprint or the tiple jump, which i love also.
I’d also love to be a PTI in the british army for a section of my life, and also be a PE teacher. I just don’t know what to choose. Whichever I’d do yo\‘ll always be the source of inspiration inside me. THANK YOU KELLY!!
Noelle Wenman (11)

Dear kelly,
I think your the greatest role model ever and will be for a long time. I am doing a presentation on you for school, and am very excited about doing it. Nobody would be a better person than you I would love to meet you one day love from Georgia xxx
Georgia collins (9)

Having watched your phenomenal video and playbacks on how you went on to succed in the Olympics by striking 2 gold medals. It was such a breath taking moment. You are such a inspirational role model to me. Love you loads Kelly. As I now head to Oxford to pursue my studies I look forward to training with my new coach. All the best in the future.
Princess Mhlanga

Hi Kelly
I’ve loved running all my life, but seeing you has inspired me to want to be in the olympics. That’s only a dream at the moment but I’m joining Walton Athletics Club. They take part in competitions, so I\‘m working towardds it. Thank you so much for letting me realise that I was meant for the olympics.
Flora (11)

Hi Kelly, Thank you for taking the time to give me your autograph at the airport. When we got home mum showed me the video of you winning your medals, I hope i will win one when i get bigger, i’m just not too sure in what sport yet! Harry x
Harry Colwell (7)

Hello Kelly,
One day I hope to be like you, winning medals in the olympic . The sports day at my school is coming up soon, and I hope to win. Running is my best sport.
Lauren Jarvis (11)

Hello Kelly,
I’m an ex-paratrooper with mental health issues. I started re training 2 months ago and find it has helped me. I stumbled across your book and read it. Well it’s changed my life. I’m now more positive than ever, I’m fighting the .
Thank you Kelly. XXXXX
Francis Bell (51)

hi kelly
thank you for replying to my letter last year you made my day. as soon as the letters fell on the floor i raced to the door and then i found the letter / autographs from you. i burst into tears of joy and now they are in my keepsake box as one of my best memories. I’m hoping to write another letter soon to keep you upto date with what is going on in my running world. i’m still waiting for my two ultimate dreams and they are to meet you in person and to become an olympic champion. Once again thank-you soo much your more than just a role-model your a friend. lots of love and wishes, katherine.
katherine oliver(14)

Dear Kelly,
Congratulations from the British Athletics Supporters Club on your appointment as the new President of Commonwealth England. We are so pleased to see your involvement, energy and experience being used in this new role. Good luck….and as ever, if we can be of any help, please let us know!
Stephen Burgess, BASC Committee Member for Marketing & Recruitment

Hi Kelly,
I’m one of your biggest fan and I love you. You’re my idol and I was reading your biography which really inspired me to do more running and not to quit when i’m losing. You’re an absoloute hero and I just want to be as good as you.! Lots of love, Terry xxxxx
erri Vicky Otieno (13)

hey kelly, i have to write about role models in P.E.theory. I thought of a few people who would be good to write about.But you were the best one! you’ve done so much for charity and you\‘ve acheived alot! you are my role model, if i could be like anyone… it would be you. thank you, take care, meg. xx
megan walters (15)

Hi Kelly,
you are my role model and you are fantastic i’ve read your short biograpgy and im half way through your long book i’ve been doing judo since i was 9 (3 years) and i have won lots of gold medals so far i am british champion for my age but my dream is to be in the olympics and to meet you. love you lots xxx
Lauren Kelly Hawkins (12)

Hello Kelly I just wanted to say hello. I used to cook your breakfast for you in Imphal barracks a long time ago. Just wanted to say I have followed your career and I am very proud for all that youo have done. Well done !!
Darrel Ball (45)

Dear Dame Kelly Holmes
I met you at the weekend at Elvedon with my little sister, i really enjoyed talking to you; you are very nice and now i am really interested in you.
Georgia Thompson (9)

hello kelly
thank you for my signed picture. i love your signature soo much x i love your website i go on it alot xx I love athletics and hope to be in the olympics like you xx cant wait till the 2012 olympics. all my love amy xx
amy busby (12)

Hi Kelly,
What you have achieved in the past 4years has been truly inspiring. I met you at Riding farm and when i saw you and you handed your horse over to me I could’nt even speak! I am a member of but one day I want to go on to be an olympic champion. Thank you for the inspiration you have given! I would be my dream to meet you again
Ruana Fletcher (12)

Hello Kelly!
I am doing a biography on you at school and your site really really helped. ps.I run for vpcog (victoria park city of glasgow)
Robyn Connolly (10)

Thanks for all the encouragement and message that you are delivering to people promoting sports and fun activities all over the country.
We enjoy the reading at CYTV too, your pronunciation is great and keep the kids entertained in the story. all the best. Ricardo/Renata/Julia/Alberto. Brazil/Brighton
Ricardo Da Silva (35)

Hello,Kelly!
When you came to my country, back in 2004, at the Olympic , I knew, somehow, that the gold medal was yours. You see, you have been my star, since the first day I started training, 10 years ago. So far, I have managed to participate in many races as in my country as an athlete and I keep going on. If I had a wish, that would be to meet you in person. One dream to come true.
XXX,Christine, Greece.
Christine (36)

Hi Kelly, I would just like to say you are an inspiration to me and many others like me, You have battled so much through your athletics career, in terms of injury and illness, yet u still achieved an amazing goal. I am a discus thrower and hope to make the Olympics one day, and have already been struck by many injuries, yet u have inspired me to battle through and never give up, and I would like to thank you. Best wishes for the future
Chloe Smyrk (18)

Hi Kelly
I really love your book Black, white and gold. It gave me more confidence because i have had many injuries lately due to running. You have inspired me many times to keep pushing to get back to fitness. Love you loads
Fenella
Fenella Johnson (12)

Hiya Kelly x
Your my all time hero i dream of becoming a runner just like you and i hope to be in the 2012 olympics i run for mid susssex and im working my way forward! i love you loads Kelly and you should be so proud of what you have done its amazing! please try and visit harlands in haywards heath i would love to meet you! loads and loads of love x
Katy mason (11)

hi kelly you are my idol and inspiration. i would love to get to 2012 im a sprinter and high jumper, i train at wimborne and currently the county champion at high jump.I recently done a competion at torbay and came 4th in high jump. i have a knee and an ankle problem but i dont let that ruin my athletics. i train 3 times a week for 1 and a half hours. thanks for the photo and signed by you i really appreciate it its gave me alot of confidence that you know about my athletics. good luck for the future!

abigail card (13)

Hi Kelly
i loved reading your book black white and gold it is such a good book its also really motivating. you have inspired me to join the army and also you have inspired me to start running again. Thank-You
Chantelle xxxxxxxxxx
Chantelle Garside-Peart (17)

Hi Kelly, i really love you, you are my idol and champion, i want to be in the 2012 Olympic as a sprinter, i run for Thanet Roadrunners A.C., and i really enjoy it. Lots of Love, Jo xxxxxxxxxx
Josephine Godfrey (14)

Hi Kelly,
I am doing a biography of you for school because you are my favorite celebrity. You are also doing so much for charity. Thank you so much Kelly. xx
Sophie Clark (10)

hi kelly.
just had to tell you that you are my idol. I’m a 800m runner and one day id like to be at least half as sucsesful as you! Emily. x
Emily Clark (12)

hi u are ace i love u – i am in school and we have got 3 houses called McCarter, King and Holmes named after u xxx Jordie Cockerell
in Park Lane Ligh
Jordie Ann Louise Cockerell (12)

hey kelly, me again, in english we have to choose a person to do a biography on and i chose you! we have to do loads of research and me and my friend maigon think you are fantastic! love you loads! Emily
Emily Walton (9)

Dear Dame Kelly Holmes,
You are awesome. Your story has encouraged me to start jogging again after so many years. I hope to see you one day.
Kingsley Uwom (37)

hiya kelly you are my hero i dream of being just like you. And so far that is happen – i love running and watching you i hav seen videos of you and i have learned about you so i can run and be the new kelly holmes! but the name will be CHELSIE HARRIS. i really do hope to meet you one day, you are my hero xxxxx
thank you
Chelsie Jade Harris (11)

I think you\‘re great!!! you’re so cool i find your life very fascinating i also love runnig i’m doing a project on you in history i had to choose someone for my black history month project and i chose you!!
Anisah Ali (14)

hi kelly, you are my idol and you have inspiired me to be the best i can be
i have loved running ever since i was little and when i was 9 i joined a club…as a sprinter. That didnt go so well so in 2006 i started middle distance. I was better than i thought and in march 2007 i became U13 girls county champion for 800m. I was doing so well but then i got injured and i have only just started training again. At first i just wanted to stop running because i was so bad BUT it was you who kept me going. I know that sounds cheesy but after reading your book and reading about your injuries and how you came back really helped me and now im on my way to getting my fitness back and someday hopefully going to the olympics and bringing back a gold medal
Keira Abbott (13)

Hi Kelly, I wanted to say that i think that what you have done is amazing and it has inspired me!! I am currently training for weight training and hope to reach the 2012 Olympics!! You have also inspired my sister, Charlotte Edge, who is a 1500 and 3000 meter runner who has currently been in the Spanish cross country championships!! I wish you well for what you would like to do in the future.xxx
kayleigh – Rochelle Edge (15)

hi kelly, keep inspiring youngsters.. in my formative years i was the leeds/yorkshire school boy champ for the mile in 4.? mins… very nr the the 4min mile… was also a sax player in groups in the 60/70s and im convinced now that my fitness in the past using my lungs has got me through 2 h/attacks..diabetics. etc… this also wants to be pointed out to people when they are doing sport now …think of their old age…..keep up the good work.. cheers ART LINDON…north lincs
Arthur GSLlindon (61)

in our school we have 4 houses there’s Redgrave Ali Moore and HOLMES – im in HOLMES u rock lolxx
Sheridan Walker (14)

hi my name is tianna and i love the way u run.i wish that i could be like u when i’m old, i love to run i have one of your books and i think that you are a fantastic woman. i love u kelly holmes. tianna xx
Tianna Donald (11)

hello kelly holmes – i go to st bedes in bristol and people say i have a real talent for running and my favourite runner of all times believe it or not is you and one day i hope to be an olympic gold medalist just like you. 800m is my speciality and when i run my mate say im an animal and will definitly be in the olympics lol i know its a long way to go but im trying my very best. Jason Gardener came to our school to see the top athletes (me being one) and he was impressed.
i would love for you to come to our school if not i hope u have a great future and thanks for reading this. adam xx
Adam Salt (14)

hi kelly, just read all about you i’m your age when you first started running.
i hope to follow the same dream as you, your my idol xx
Charlotte Maguire (12)

I just wana say you are my idol. i’m just reading you book Black,white and gold it’s ace! I am a sprinter and my dream is to be in 2012! my fastest time i have done so far is 12.8 seconds. Good luck in the future
Hannah x
Hannah Carlin (12)

Hi Kelly Holmes! I think you are an amazing runner in both 800m + 1500m. I think you should come to australia and do a mentoring programme over here! Anyways, welldone on both your golds in athens! xx
Phoebe Sutherland (13)

You are simply amazing! Everything you do. Just thought i’d send you a small message. You are my hero.. x
Ailsa Lees (16)

I think you are a really good influence on people. i am doing a school project all about YOU!!!
Holly (10)

i think you are a fantastic athlete and i met you at the grantham mini olympics in the school sports week. i can’t wait to get your signed photograph. your photo gallery is fab!
Emily Walton (9)

hi kelly you are my idol – i love everything you do for charity especially – in english i was made to choose an idol and i chose you.
Bentham Rachel (11)

Hi Kelly, Well done on your fantastic achievements. I was in the Army as a Physical Training Instructor and ran in the Army Cross Country Champs with you. We had a laugh. You met my husband Gary. we both work as PE teachers at Pocklington School. You are a fantastic athlete and role model for young children to look up to. Take Care, Yours in Sport. Jan & Gary
Jan Kilsby (48)

i think you were great in the 1500m final in Athens. Well done!!
Naomi O’Hagan (27)

i think u are a fantastic runner. At school we got to pick someone to make a poster about and i picked u. ur great! ur biggest fan
holly F (11)

Hey Kelly! I’‘m doing a project on you for my gym class. I didn’t know much about you at first but after some research I’ve learned how great a person and idol you are for people, particularly women, worldwide. I think you are such an amazing person and I’m really excited to present my project on you!
Janie Lunn (15)

hey Kelly
Im in the middle of reading your biography and am loving it, its a brill read and there are some things in it i relate to which helps when reading biographies.
Strong, postitive and never give up your a wicked lady!!!! All the Best
Byron
Byron Blissett (24)

Hii Kelly, i would just like to say youu aree Amazingggg!!!!! Iloved watching you. You Are my idol I wish toobe like you one day. I was reading that you got told by your p.e teacher to go to a running/athletics club. My teachers have said the same and my family too. i haveesigned up and going to gooalong soon . You’re Amazing. Love Hannahh x x x
Hannah (13)

Hi Kelly,
I looked out for you in Beijing, but didnt see you. You are truely amazing, I love your work
Beth Fisher (25)

Hello Kelly
I was just reading your biography on wikipedia and thought I would drop you a line… I want to thank you again for 2004 and making the Olympics so special. I got two weeks off work when Athens was over because I damaged my larynx from screaming at the TV so much (even during the repeats in case I was dreaming). British athletics is cr*p without you. You are sorely missed.
All my love Alan X
Alan Preston (36)

hi kelly, i just want to say that i think that u are an amazing runner and i think that u are a great role model to all young girls that love running. When you ran in the 1500 and the 800 in 2004 i was watching and was really happy 4 u when u won. I hav always been interested in running but since then it has made me a lot more determined to become as good as you were. the usual distance that i run is 800m. i hope that i can meet you one day and wel done for all your achievements, especially your 2 olympic golds! luv kim xxxx:)
kimberley jalland (13)

Hi Kelly,
I am a PE teacher and recently appointed SSCo in Liverpool. I have just read your book and really enjoyed it. I think you are a great role model for young girls and for british sport. I really admire the efforts you are making to get girls more involved in PE and sport which I know is not an easy job. Keep up the good work and im sure you will continue to be an inspiration to us all.
Take care. Karen x
Karen Plunkett (27)

Just wanted to say that I feel so honoured to have met such an inspirational person such as yourself. I was lucky to have been one of recruits during your time in the army and have never forgotten how much encouragement and kindness you showed me during a very hard time. I have followed your career and am proud to say that a double olympic gold medalist made me run my BFT. Well done again kelly and good luck with all your future ventures.
Maureen Stewart

hello kelly,
i just wrote to let you know how much of an inspiration you are to me and other athletes. i still remember in 2004 when you won great britain 2 golds in 800m and 1500m i was cheering loads and was really happy for you that was something that got me more into sport. i have been getting into alot of trouble at school recently i have been suspended alot but sport has always been my good point. i am trying hard to just focus on my running 800m and 1500m at school because you have been a role model for me i wish i could be more like you, you are such a great peron who everyone can look up to. it would be great if i could meet you one day or if you could come visit my school (south dartmoor community college. thanks bye x
Emily Loxton (13)

You are my hero Kelly. I love you and running
Laura jones (16)

Words can’t describe what an inspiration you are to me, thank you for being an amazing athlete and an amazing person. One day i will hopefully be at the olympics this is a promise i will make to myself
Beth (15)

dear kelly,
your the best in the world your so cool! I want to be just like you when im older your my hero!!!! love, sophie xxxx
sophie lloyd (12)

hi kelly,
im a big fan! i think you are an amazing runner. I started running very young and i have won 9 medals (i run 200m and 4×100m relay. But recently i havn’t been going to my running class i am busy with my friends. I think running is great and after watching your wins on youtube you’ve inspired me. i only wanted to just do running as a hobby when i get older but now i want to go to the olympics like you!
Vicki Milligan (12)

Hello Kelly. I’m from Athens, Greece and I am very happy that Athens brought you luck. I’m not much into athletics, but your achievements in 2004, and your personal charm made me ever since a big admirer of yours. I hope you will visit Greece again sometime. I wish you the best.
Konstantinos Lazaridis (34)

Hi, I’m Alissa and you have been my hero for 5 years I would like to be in the olympic like you were. I have been working very hard. my uncle Adam Szreter told me about this website. I am very excited to find a six lane 400 meter running track at my new school Mill Hill County high. good luck with your campaigns.
Alissa Szreter (11)

Kelly holmes is a Legend! after wotching you in 2004 i was so inspired by you, i wanted to get so fit so i bought ur fitness dvd and book and i stuck to a fitness plan. ive lost 4 stones and i would like to thank you so much!
Annoymas (20)

Dear Kelly, I´m your fan from a small country perhaps you don´t know. I want to tell you, that you´re fantastic. Well, you were encouraged by your PE teacher, I´m being encouraged by your words read about motivation, persistence and confidence. These words give me strenght on trainings. I´m a long distance runner, even so you´re my heroe!!! Best Wishes! Kate
Kate Matyas (17)

Hi kelly,
Wow, is it really 4 years ago that you won the 2 gold medal’s ? time goes so fast, the whole country was so proud of you, here in Sevenoaks, we will always have you in our hearts as our very own Olympic Champion!
Best wishes
Andrew Lane x (44)

hey kelly.
i’m 13 and i love running, although i am not a sprinter like you i still look up to you. i think your an amazing person and wish to meet you some day.
ellie barnes (13)

Hello Kelly.
Your life is one wonderful achievement, and you make me feel proud to be British! I am proud of you! Regards.
David Benjamin (old)

Kelly is the best, honest, lovely, superstar, kind, loveable, successful athlete and she is always in my heart forever. Love you so much. I wish you luck and prosperity and long life and happiness. you real fan always.
shahin (23)

hi kelly
i just want to say that you have been a great inspiration not just for me but for many people across the world. After reading your book i now feel that i can achieve my life goal by being as dedicated as you have been throughout your career, although my confidence isnt my best aspect i now know that i should believe in myself. lv
Beth (15)

Jhi Kelly, i just want to say what a inspiration you are to me and how you are one of my idols. At school in English we were debating on who should be one on the empty plinth in Trafalgar square, as you are a amazing person and have achieved so much we thought you. And did a huge power point on you. I learn’t so much i never knew about you and just wanted to thank you for everything you have done for charities. Your work is amazing, and i wish you all the best for the future.
love
Ellie Nicholson (12)

I really like you, as you used to be an olympic runner/sprinter.Running and sprinting are my favourite things, and I wish to be like you some day. I think that to be praised by the queen and to have the name:Dame Kelly Holmes must be a very big acheivment. At my school we were making sports magazines, I did mine about you because you are my favourite sports person. Two of my friends and my teacher went to see you at the leisure centre in Stevenage for school sports week, as they won the sportswrite competition in my school.
Lauren Jarvis (10)

Just want to say how delighted I was to meet you at the Bydgoszcz airport. Hope you had a good time in my home town. Kind regards.
Mateusz (25)

hi kelly im from ladybridge high school in bolton. and i juz wnt u 2 know that u r my role model. and i hope soon enough i would be able to become like u. Also it would be my dream if u culd cum down and see me. becasue you seem like a very nice women. and i would be delighted if i could get one chance to get to know you personally. and hopelly you could give me some tips. luv ya!!
Hafiza hamza (15)

Dear Dame kelly holmes,
i love you
chris (12)

I have just finished reading your book. It was an account of courage against adversity finally succeeding. despite the odds. You have set a wonderful to young people with dreams of success in 1912. Well done.
Eric Dean (81)

Hi Kelly thank you SO MUCH for coming to our National School Sports week celebrations at Leeds Road playing fields in Huddersfield. All the children were thrilled to see and meet you – you were fantastic. I myself have been quoted as being ‘speechless’ – quite something for me! at meeting you and shaking your hand – I was honoured. I have just finished reading your book this week and despite not having 2 gold medals still feel a connection with you and was amazed to read all about your life, your determination and your will to succeed.
Rachael Mellor (44)

dear kelly
your a perfect runner just like you are a perfect girl. im from knavesmire prmary school (york) you saw y4 and y3 and had a picture taken . keep up the good work kel xxxxx
francine whale (9)

Thank you so much for coming to Roade School and watching us take part in our festival for school sports week. You joined in every activity and you even let me and my brother have a photo with you. You are so lovely and friendly and have a beautiful smile. THANK YOU KELLY!!!!!
Alex Trusler (10)

Thank you so much for coming to Roade School. I was there with my brother and loads of school pals from Hardingstone School. We had a great day and you even signed my shirt that I won through the Futsal activity. You even had time to have a photo with me and my brother right at the end, not ignoring anyone. You rock Dame Kelly!!!!
James Trusler (11)

i don’t know if you realised or not that when you came to our school in east grinstead and joined in with the national school sports week, you made my dream come true. My dream was to meet you and I thought it would never come true because it was one of those dreams where it is too inpossible for it to ever happen! thankyou for reading my letter to you!
Georgie (14)

Hi kelly, I am the girl that was shy and stuff, when you were at Whickham Comprehensive school, Whickham, Newcastle.
Well done with getting 2 gold medals.
Bye!
xxx Brogan xxx
Brogan (11)

heyah I am from frontstreet primary school and i got my picture taken with you and i think ur a mint athlete!!!
luv yaxxx
samantha barry (11)

hey kelly
im from king edward school in kings lynn where you visted us and done a presentation! Your presentation was fantastic and you gave insperation to all of us. im the girl who you presented winner for my yr, you may not remember as you vist so many school because you are a fantastic athlete. i have watched you run many times and your my idol. Go on girl!
love ileschia x
ileschia wells (16)

Hey Dame Kelly, I just wanted to let you know how inspirational you are to me and how much of a hero you are. I’ve just finished reading your book and you have been through so much to get what you have achieved today, which is what I admire so much. You are my absolute idol and I feel so lucky to have met you twice before (I was part of the team in Plymouth at Plymstock school after winning the Girls Active competition from the Herefordshire roadshow!) Please keep up the amazing work and keep on inspiring young people, I’ll be cheering you on all the way on Superstars so good luck!
Thank you for everything, I’d love to meet you again some day.
Alix Roberts (15)

hi kelly I really like you, you are one of my favourite runners in the whole world. thanx bye xx
jessica dewhurst (11)

I think that you are totally great and an inspiration to many younge people including myself. You are my idol and what ever happens you will always be respected. I have photos and posters of you all over my bed room, and wish that i could meet you. I hope to do as well as you have done in the past.
Sophie Coldwell (13)

hi dame kelly at school we had to pick our favourite sports personality so i chose you i saw you on dancing on ice you were fab i cant ice scate i always fall! thank you for taking the time to read my letter !!! from daniellexxx
danielle ayisha scott (10)

Dame Kelly,
I would just like to pass on my words of admiration to you. I think you are fabulous and are a true representation of hard work getting you where you want to be and paying off, and also raw talent of course!
I also believe that you are putting your career and fame to amazing use doing the charity work you do… so thank you for showing us that there are good people!
I am a huge fan!
Charlotte x
Charlotte Boys (21)

hey kelly
i think you are amazin
you are my idol
i am also going to be in the army to be a PTI , i am in the school army now. i am going to yorkshire this weekend with school. cnt wait. i have always wanted to go into the oylmpics – it would make my family proud,i am doing it for myself as well.
i just have to say thankyou
for inspiring me and young people. for the things you have achieved and done.
take care
keep up the good work
lots of love iyisha
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
iyisha rose williams (15)

hi kelly i really like your website and i hope to meet you one day because you are my idol and i hope to be like you some day and to be in the olympics for the 1500m. i have lots of races coming up this year and ive been training realy hard every day of the week..
hollie hoskins (13)

hi Kelly
u hav inspired me and many people in so many different ways. i run the 800 and 1500 and i do xcounty. i want to be like you when im older, but i suppose that cant happen as your the greatest runner there wil ever b. Thanx Kelly!

Kelly, (poem)

Kelly your an inspiration to the running world. I do running and you inspire me to do better.
Ellie (12)

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