Who won two gold medals in 2004?

American swimming phenomenon Michael Phelps topped the medals table with a record-tying eight (six gold and two bronze). On the track, Kelly Holmes of Great Britain and Ethiopia’s Hicham El Guerrouj were double gold medalists, and hurdler Liu Xiang won China’s first gold medal in men’s athletics (track and field).

Is Kelly Holmes in the army?

Dame Kelly Holmes has been made Honorary Colonel of the Royal Armoured Corps Training Regiment (RACTR). Her Majesty the Queen granted approval earlier this year for Dame Kelly Holmes, who served with the British Army for a decade before becoming an elite athlete, to receive the honorary appointment.

Is Kelly Holmes knighted?

For her achievements she won numerous awards and was appointed Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in 2005. She retired from athletics in 2005 and has since been made an honorary Colonel with the Royal Armoured Corps Training Centre.

Is 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.

Where is Kelly Holmes now?

Kent
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.

How old is Denise Lewis?

49 years (August 27, 1972)
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