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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 realy 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)

Yesterday i was watching tv when i saw my idol who i long to be,
her amazing talent stood out for miles her own technique and special styles, like the way she bounces on the track she watches and listens but never looks back, coz by now she must know that she’s won gold, at end of the race her medal unfolds, as the medal is placed in her hand she steps up on to the winners stand.
Yesterday i was wathching tv when i saw Kelly Holmes who i long to be.

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

Hi Kelly
Been a great fan for years and followed you during your career at home and most of Europe. What a thrill it was to see you pounding home at the end of a race, bringing members of the BASC to their feet. Great also that you helped organise a celebration evening at the Sports Cafe in London quite a few years ago to say thanks to supporters of the club.
Thanks for some wonderful years and we know your acheivements came without any ‘aids’ whatsoever. The british public loved you for that.
Terry Martin (77)

hi kelly just wanted to say it was a great opportunity to be acknowlegded for my award at the Corn Exchange in Kings Lynn (May 2008), and thank you once again for signing my book, you’re an inspirational person, although im not a runner, you have taught me that life doesnt always goes the way you want it to be, but if you want to make a different then you have to fight in what you believe. As i say to myself ‘nothing is impossible, just people find a miracle hard to believe’. you have changed the face of sports with your incredible success and passion for sports, and i hope for all the best with the future.
rebecca East-O’Keeffe (17)

Hi Kelly!! I just wanna tell you, you amazing persone. I read your book and it’s awesome. My coach is also in your book, Jean Verster! I\‘m training with him in Potch now, I’m a 800 & 1500 athlete. My dream is also to become a GOLD medalist at Olimpics, but I know it’s hard work… Hope one day you will come say hi in Potch. It’s also my dream to see you in real life. Your my star!!!!!!!
Greetings Lloyd
Lloyd Bosman (20)

hey im jade mele n i am like ya biggest fan eva i wanna be like you when im older i done the english cross country and 16th witch is kinda cool from jade
jade mele (13)

Hi Kelly I beat you at K2 … because you didn’t run!
Thanx for the autograph and it was great to meet u!!!
Hanz Age 12x
Hannah Peadon (12)

Hi Kelly,
Just wanted to say how nice it was to look after you at our hotel. You were always so kind & friendly.
And thank-you once again for signing an autograph for my friend (Tom, who was too shy to ask you in person).
It was a pleasure to have met you,and good luck with Superstars.
Shawn Taylor-Harrison (27)

hi kelly holmes
your a really good runner. at my school we had to choose our ispirational person and it was you kelly.
best athlete ever.
Nicole Skelly(11)

hi kelly. i would just like 2 say well done on your win 4 years ago and for competing at k2 in the superstars competition i really enjoyed it
jamie keay (16)

Hiya Kelly!
I saw u at the K2 in crawley!! I cant believe i really got to meet u and it was a real honour! Today i ran the 800m it was reali tough but i came 2nd and i was really proud of myself! You r a great insperation to me and i would love to be as good as u some day!!
love Charlotte xxx
Charlotte Grist (13)

hi i like your site and i am loving the picture i also like runnin alot i run around my field 5 times a day which is 3miles long and 2 miles wide you inspire me to run more and lose waight yours greatfully J.S.M
Jordan Moran (15)

Hi Kelly, Phoebe here from Montpelier School Plymouth. I met you at Plymstock School on 1st of May 2008. I enjoyed talking to you at the cheerleading activity and dancing with you I am the small girl you were pushing forward {lol}
I enjoyed all the activities today. I thought your speech to all of us was very inspiring. Hope you enjoyed your sunny day with us all in Plymouth.
Phoebe x
Phoebe Loveridge (10)

hey kelly! oh my god i can’t believe i’m sending you a message!! i’m a 1500m runner like you and you have inspired me so much!! i have read you olympic 10 days and i loved it! one day i’ll be just like you (hopefully..fingers crossed) you are my biggest inspiration!
love from ellie xx
Ellie Barnes (13)

Hi Dame Kelly. I hope you are well
I cannot believe it is almost 4 years since athens and I don’t ever think any olympic moment will come close to your double gold for been special for me
Leanne Brown (30)

At school we are doing talks about our heroes and you are mine! i have also done 2 other talks on you too. It is realy cool that you started running at 12 and then carried it on! It must have been realy hard!
Ruby Chapman (12)

Hi Kelly, your my idol and I’m your biggest fan. At school i take part in cross country and district sports, i enjoy running feeling the breeze in my face it’s the thing i love most. (i do love dancing though especially tap) when i’m older i would like to compete in the 2012 and hold the olympic torch and light the cauldron. Kelly your the best!
Celine Beckles (11)

Dear Dame Kelly I saw you at the 02 on Sunday. I was part of the Finale Display that you ran through with the torch. I felt very proud to be part of it… It felt great seeing you run towards us, it was really exciting. Thanks again for taking part.
Conor Nicholls (13)

Hiya Kelly – can’t quite believe I’m talking to you!!!!!!! You inspire me so much – one day I’d love to win a gold medal like you did – I’m going to work really hard so one day I do! Thanks for all the motivation!!! Keep going helping people – it’s amazing what you do! Thanks so much!
Alex Loose (14)

Kelly, this is just to say how proud i am of you and all the work you have done since your double Gold medals in the last Olympics. I just want to wish you all the best in the future and if you ever visit Northern Ireland give me a shout and i will cook some Jamaican food for you.
Take Care Kelly
Daphnyan Gordon (40)

Hi Kelly,
You are a hero to me and wondered if u know about the song called ‘Black Girls’ by Tor which pays respect to a lot of black women who have made a difference and YOU have a big shout out. so Cool
Alana Barrett (16)

hi kelly i am your biggest fan. love leah xxxxx
leah smith (11)

hello, i cant believe it im actually emailing my idol, you were an inspiration to me, the year you won 2 gold medals was the year that i decided to start an athletics club, I love to run and one day would love to be as good as you – i go to ambervalley athletics club like alex turner who has been on your camp before and i wil be joining her with some others on saturday to run the competion in loughbrough !!!!! i am looking forward to it Thankyou so much!
lori marshall (14)

I Cant Believe I Have Had The Chance To Email You As I Find You Truly Amazing And I Often Come On Your Website For Some Tips And Support . Your My Idol And One Day My Dream Is To Be Just Like You . Athletics Is My Passion And Of Course Your My Hero . I Run Xcountry And Also 800m 100m 200m So A Wide Range Of Events. At The Moment I Feel A Bit Down In My Running Due To An Injury But Reading Your Tips Has Inspired Me Again. ThankYou x
Emma (14)

I have to be your biggest fan ever i have always wanted to be like you but do long distance running instead of middle. I am inspired and one day would love to see you and become another kelly holmes.
Now i have began to write a poem on you for my school homework and have really enjoyed writin about you.
Hannah Everett (11)

wow heya i cant believe im e-mailing you. You are my idol to be like you would be just i dont know i can even say it. i’ve read your book black white and gold, i try to follow you training steps and everything… ... u are a legend and you will go down in history. Love you so much
Danielle-Jane O’Gorman (14)

hi kelly!
i have always wanted to meet you and you inspire me so much! i love athletics. i think that what you have done is amazing and one day i hope to achieve a gold medal! love kirsty
kirsty smith (11)

HI KELLY!!
oh my goodness i cannot beleive i am talking to Dame Kelly Holmes!! You are my biggest idol ! I am runner myself. I am my school champion and i have just done a race not so long ago and the people in charge of the race asked me to run in a race to see if i am North Lanarshire Champion!! I still cannot beleive i am talking to the WORLDS BEST RUNNER!!!
Iona Murray (10)

Dear Kelly
You are my idol im 1 of your biggest fans. I think your a great runner and you deserved to win the olympics and others.
Katie
Katie Smithson (11)

hey kelly
i have always wanted to send you a message.
i think you are amazing, you have done so much with you life.
you are also my idol in every way.
i am also in the army in school, but i am going into the real army when i am a bit older, i am going to harrogate for the training. so that should be fun.
i am a really good runner i am really fast, i also want to go into the oylmpics.
i would love to go running with you.
it would be so much fun.
it would make my day really.
take care
iyisha rose xxxxxxxxxxx
iyisha rose williams (15)

hey kelly!
you inspire me so much and your books are really cool! i do distance running but ive been doing more hurdles recently! so painful when you crash! i’m doing pole vault in a competition this weekend! exciting! xxx
mary-jane thompson (15)

Dear Kelly,
Your fantastic and admire you for your strength and will to carry on. I look up to you as a runner and would like to congratulate you on getting so far. Just carry on what you have been doing and you will go even further!
Thank you
Love xxx
Alicha Morgan Palmer (13)

hi kelly your my inspiration i want to be gold medal winner too. two gold medals maybe more!!!!!!!!!!!!!.
sabrina bah (12)

I have just finished reading your book ‘Black, White and Gold’ i absolutley loved it. I love athletics and think its a great sport and you are definatley my idol! Love Rachel x.
Rachel Pithers (14)

hi kelly
i am a big fan of yours and wish to compete in the olympics and commonwealth games like you did. i have lived in australia for the last 3 years and just moved back. i am running for lancashire schools and lancashire athletics association in a few weeks down in nottingham and liverpool. i train four times a week for an hour and a half every time at blackpool wyre and fylde athletics club. i love running and cross country (especially 800m)
you are a BIG inspiration for a lot of young people whose dream was like yours. now you have achieved your dream i hope to do the same in the future.
Lauren Gowland (12)

i Met Kelly Holmes Last Year In Norwich At Taverham Sports Hall! And My Teacher Got The Last Autograph When kelly was in the car.
Luke Parker (11)

Dear Kelly Holmes. I love you and think you are a great insperation. My pe Teacher told me a few months ago that i should try out for a club. I’ve been training for ovet three years Now.
Alison Noble (15)

Hey kelly,
I run for AFD and Surrey and I am going to the nationals this weekend. I have just bought your book, it is amazing and I hope that i can run in the english schools one day, hopefully next year. You have really encouraged me.
Some time soon I am leaving my school is Dorset and going to Sevenoaks. There I hope I can run for Tonbridge or even Kent.
Love
Ruth xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

i love you
your the best runner in the whole wide world!
Bethany Green (10)

I’m your biggest fan i just like to say i came 5th place in the minimarathon – my dream is to see you 1 day shaking my hand and passing me a medal with flowers. One day ill become like you!!!!!!!!!!
hibaq (11)

hey kelly!
you are such an inspiration to me as a middle distance athlete, i hope to one day compete in the olympics.
~~stephii~~ (15)

I have just returned from hearing one of the most inspiring presentations that Ive been to at Sheffield Hallam University – You are a fantastic person who allows people the time to hear your encouraging and motivating words. Also to take photos, thanks and I hope things go well for you with your excellent work in sport!
Samuel Luke Booth (26)

You really inspire me as I would like to be a runner and am the fastest in my school. In my art lesson I painted a picture of you as we had to paint the person that we would like to be like. Thans a lot!
Sarah Jones (11)

hiyaaaaa kelly you are a insperation to me and all my family love you
nicole robson (11)

Hi Kelly, Just wanted to say i am a masive fan and love your determination. I wish to be like you one day. You are a big insperation.
Thanx.
Jessica Moore (12)

hi kelly, my dad met you in sainsbury’s in liverpool, knottyash last year and you gave him an autograph. So thanks for that and i am still running the 800M love steph x.
P.S you are such an inspiration
stephanie minogue (13)

hi kelly i am nicole robson. i am 11 years old i am a big fan of yours and a big fan of running. i am aiming for the 2012 olympic games. i train at moston harriers on tuesday and thursday i also train at the city of manchester on monday and wadnesday i have been in loads of cross country runs with school i came 14th 12th and i qualified for the manchester schools run and came 73rd out of 100 people my one wish would be to meet you one day a visit or hopefully i might see you at the 2012 olympic games you never know… from your no1 fan nicole robson xxxxx
nicole robson (11)

Hi Kelly!
u r amazin and u used 2 go 2 Hugh Cristie with my mum. She says hi. u r an inspiration 2 me and ma m8s
luv hayley xxx
Hayley Reynolds (13)

You really are amazing and inspirational! Your determination and dedication astonishes me and shows me that dreams aren’t impossible.
Alice Sayles (13)

Hi Kelly! You are a huge insparation to me and my mates! I go to Sleaford Athletics club and eversince I was 8, I’ve been competing in athletics. I was first selected for my school as a Sprinter, but then I got into county championships and competed in all sorts of events!
One day I hope to become like you and compete in the 2016 olympics and so on!!!
YOU\‘RE THE BEST ATHLETE EVER!!!
Hannah Wenman (10)

hiya kelly i m your no.1 fan im in ynys mon athletics club i’ve done cross country and came second out of 48 runners – this man said to my mum: you better watch her she might be in the olmpics soon – when i’m 14 im allowed to watch the olympics
Maisie (10)

Hi Kelly!
You are such a big inspiration to me! I have suffered from an eating disorder for 4 years now but seeing such talented & determined athletes like you fight for your goals really pushes me on to get better & I hope to be back competing again soon! You’re my hero, thankyou!
Chloe (16)

Hi kelly, before i saw u in the olympics i never thought i could get anywhere in sport, but since then i have started an athletics club and started to believe in myself. I just want to say a huge thanks!
U R A HERO!!!!!!!!!!
Nicola Jones (13)

Thank you so much for inspiring me in my running you have kept me runnig al the time even when it has been tough! so thanks!
Bethany addlesee (13)

thank you so much for all the info on here i found it very usefull now i know so much about you thanks a lot
Sinead (9)

Kelly – I know it sounds weird, but you ARE my inspiration. Every time i do a race, or am about to do one, i think; If she can do it, So can i. I Read your auto-biography, and now i always take a sneak peak just before a race… And it gets me Really excited. I know That You Like Alicia Keys, and i think that her Songs Unbreakble and Superwoman remind me of you so much – You should listen to her new album – If You haven’t beaten me to it!
Samara Williams (13)

your a big inspiration 2 me !! i hope 2 follow in ur footsteps!! thanks kelly !! love sj x.x.x.x
Sarah-Jane Harper (15)

hi kelly,
i’ve been reading your autobiography and i think it is great i love running your book has made me want to join an athletics club you are a great inspiration and i hope i can one day be as good as you! xxx
Emma Joyce (13)

Hiya Kelly,
Just wanted to post you a message saying your my Idol and i want to be just like you since i was 9 years old.
Adrianne aka ur Idolxxxx
Adrianne (14)

Hi, I’ve recently read your autobiography, and thought it was amazing how you showed so much strength to overcome all your injuries!
You are a great influence to not only myself, but also millions of other girls out there!!!
Roxanne Simon (17)

hi, jus wanted 2 say that u are a big inspiration not only for myself but for lots of other women and girls out there, i think its really good that you are influencing more young girls to participate in sport… your a big role model, thanks!!!!
Kayleigh Aylmer (17)

Hi Kelly,
I’m reading your autobiography at the mo and it’s brilliant! I was a keen runner at school, but never had the opportunity or confidence when I was young to develop my running. I’ve recently joined a gym…
....don’t think I’ll be winning any medals, but I’m enjoying it! You are one of the people I talk about in schools (I’m an educational consultant) and your story so wonderfully illustrates to the students what can be achieved if you have the right attitude, determination and dedication! Well done on all you have achieved and good luck with all your future ventures.
Sara Fellows (34)

hi Kelly,
You are totally my role model I want to be just like you when I’am older. I go to athletics 2 times a week four 1 hour
Yours sincerely
x x lauren x x
Lauren Harrington (11)

I am a mum and carer and a very slow jogger with a lot of weight to lose, but I would like to thank you for being such a great inspiration and role model for women and young people. Just thinking about your achievements and attitude helps me to dig deeper when I am pounding the pavements
Clare Gouldstone (33)

Just a message to say thank you very much for visiting Newquay sports centre in Cornwall. The pupils got so much out of your visit, especially those who need the motivation to do PE. They thought it was fantastic to see you taking part in all the different activities going on. Thanks for being so kind to them and thanks for signing your autobiography for me!!
Jane Hurley (40)

hey kelly
i run 4 city of sheffield a.c and you have inspired tones of ppl to get fit and do their best in running. i may not end up like you (i hope i do!) but i would like to say thanks for being such a great inspiration!
Paige Massey (12)

Just thought I would say that I think you are fantastic, not only as an athlete but as a person. I don’t know you personally obviously but I think you do amazing things, with all your work for charities and the next generation of British sport! You should be proud of yourself, as we are all proud of you! Charlotte x
Charlotte Boys (20)

hi kelly im kane – recently i have been getting in a lot of trouble and was kicked out of college because of my anger but now when ever im angry i just run and it takes my mind off things kelly ur my role model
love kane macaulay
kane macaulay (12)

hi kelly
you are a great person i would like to be you some day even though i don’t like running you are an inspiration to everyone
love ya Kelly
graceXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXx
one of your greatest fans
grace emily bullen (12)

kelly i think you are great and i really do look up to you!
before i came to high school i really wanted to become a runner just like you and i kept at it untill year 7 when i didnt do much running, but this year i took part in the bourgh championships and did quite well…
byee love anna xx
Anna Brolly (14)

I think you are a fantastic runner and you inspire me so much. I would love to be as successful as you
ANNA HALL (10)

You are my hero and my biggest fan. I have pictures of you and Paula Radcliffe all over my bedroom walls. I do the 800m & the 1500m and sometimes the discus. I go to waveney valley athletics club in lowestoft, suffolk…
Kelly Holmes Rules !!!
Luv Tamsin xx
Tamsin Desborough (13)

Hiya, Kelly, you rock my spotty socks!
I watch all your programs like Dancing Ice, you did great there! I watched you on sports person of the year 2007, i was screaming at the tv “it’s kelly, whooooo”!!!!! In R.E we had to do a hero homework and i did you, cause you my hero Dame Kelly! My favourite picture is you with your mouth open when you won one of the races! my mum is mad on you too, she says Hi!!!! Thanks for the signed pictures, and for sending all the competions to me, i enter them all! Love you lots, your my star and always will be! Hannieeee xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Hannah Elliott (12)

Kelly holmes i Love you ! You are such an inspiration to me i’d give anything to be half the woman you are, you are stunning! With Love
Kiddy xxx (15)

Dame Kelly i am your biggest fan, i watch every programme that you are on. I have all your books and really enjoyed reading about your life. I wish you was still running i would scream at the tele and when you won your double gold, i couldnt stop crying. Your the best xxxxxxxx
DONNA HENRY (39)

Hiya!
You are a great inspiration to me as i am really interested in athletics especially sprinting! I went to English Schools this year and came 11th in the 100m. I love running and am not put off by the fact i didnt come first… my dream is to run in the olympics too! Love you loads! xxx
Rebecca Hussey (15)

My son has been inspired to run by you. He competes regularly and is very fit. He has the passion, the talent and the commitment. He is a big fan of yours and I’d like to thank you for inspiring him to do something he loves
Ginny Brophy (43)

Hiiyyaa
Just thought i would leave you a message…
Listening to you talking really has inspied me to keep swimming and try and make the 2012 olympics. Because before that i was thinking of finishing cos i thought there was no hope. But not any more. And i thank you for that.
i would also like to let you know that i am doing a assignment on you in college and i’m very looking forward to writting about you. Love Loiis XxxxX
Loiis Williams (16)

Hey Kelly!
wow, i’m a HUGE fan! you’re my idol and i just think you’re amazing! i really enjoy my athletics, especially 800m and i would just like to say that you’re such an inspiration to watch. I really enjoyed reading your autobiography and your diary ‘my ten olympic days’.
I hope to be seeing alot more of you in the future!
Lots of love,
Frederika Perrins xxxx (14)

I think you are the best runner ever and i loved it when you won the 2 golds i went mental. i love running and do cross country . one day i would love to run for great britain in 2012
frankie turner (13)

Id just like to say Im a big fan of Kelly and shes a wonderful inspiration. Also I love running myself and my amition is to run the 800m & 400m in the olympics. If you aim for the moon and do not suceed you will still end up in the stars. I’ve read your biography book and that gave me loads of motivation. Also Kelly is the best because she has the guts of a warrior and hopefully I can be lke you one day.
Katie James (13)

Hi Kelly,
Just looking through these letters sent to you and i have to point out what an inspiration you are.
These people have a role model to follow and try to emulate, and that is what is needed more than anything amongst the youngsters starting out in athletics.
Your a credit to the sport and the nation and i can’t wait to see all your hard work (from after you retired) bear fruit, as I’m sure it will.
Thanks Kelly.
Rob (40)

Hi Kelly!
You are my role model. I love your style and you are really good at running (well duh?)
Holly (12)

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