Celebrating 20 Years Since Dame Kelly Holmes’ Olympic Gold Medals

Dame Kelly Holmes, the double gold Olympic medalist, is still in the mood for celebrating two decades after her historic wins at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. Now 54, Holmes is gearing up for the Paris Olympics and has high hopes for British runners Keely Hodgkinson and Laura Muir.

In an interview with Women’s Health, Holmes expressed her excitement for the upcoming games and highlighted the young talent in Team GB. She believes that Hodgkinson and Muir have the potential to achieve great success in their respective events.

Despite retiring from professional sports, Holmes remains an avid runner and fitness enthusiast. She emphasizes the importance of regular exercise for both physical and mental well-being. Holmes acknowledges the barriers that some people face when it comes to fitness but encourages taking small steps towards a healthier lifestyle.

Holmes also opens up about her struggles with mental health, including depression, and how staying active has helped her cope. She emphasizes the importance of breaking the stigma around mental health and encourages open conversations about it.

As she navigates the perimenopause journey, Holmes shares her experience with symptoms and how strength training has been beneficial for her. She advocates for more awareness and support for women going through similar experiences.

Nuffield Health has launched the #MyDailyMovement campaign to promote daily movement and dispel common myths about exercise. With her inspiring journey and dedication to fitness, Dame Kelly Holmes continues to be a beacon of motivation for people of all ages.