Was Kelly Holmes in the army?

In the Army, she became a HGV driver in the Women’s Royal Army Corps (WRAC), later becoming a basic physical training instructor (PTI). Holmes eventually qualified as a sergeant class 1 PTI, although she remained in the Adjutant General’s Corps after the disbandment of the WRAC in 1992.

How tall is Kelly Holmes?

1.6 m
Kelly Holmes/Height

What’s Kelly Holmes doing now?

Now, having conquered the athletics world, Kelly is still loving life in her home county Kent. The athlete often posts snaps on Instagram of her out and about exercising in Hildenborough and Haysedn Country Park.

What medals did Kelly Holmes get?

Athletics at the 2004 Summer Olympics – Women’s 800 metres
Athletics at the 2000 Summer Olympics – Women’s 800 metresAthletics at the 2004 Summer Olympics – Women’s 1500 metres
Kelly Holmes/Medals

Is Dame Kelly Holmes adopted?

Kelly’s father, a car mechanic, ran off when she was just one years old, leaving a young Pam to raise her alone. But that wasn’t without its difficulties and, worried there was too much to cope with, Pam’s parents encouraged her to have Kelly adopted.

Why is Kelly Holmes a colonel?

At 17 Kelly joined the British Army, becoming a fully qualified HGV driver and Physical Training Instructor with an Army career spanning 10 years. She was awarded an MBE for services to the British Army in 1998. She is the first and only person to date, to be made an Honorary Colonel attached to a regular Army unit.

Is Kelly Holmes adopted?

How old is Dame Kelly Holmes?

51 years (April 19, 1970)
Kelly Holmes/Age

How did Kelly Holmes inspire others?

Kelly is passionate about raising awareness of mental health. Her own experience led her to learn more and to help others. A trained Mental Health First Aider, she assists corporates and individuals through her commercial work and her charitable activities, in raising awareness on this subject.

How old is Kelly Holmes?

Is Kelly Holmes a colonel?

Kelly has recently been made honorary Colonel of the British Army, this is a huge honour as she’s the first British female to ever receive this award.

How old is Linford Christie?

61 years (April 2, 1960)
Linford Christie/Age

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