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Olympic champion & wellbeing expert

Kelly Holmes

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Transform organisational resilience with Dame Kelly Holmes, speaker, Olympic champion and wellbeing expert. Kelly works with businesses to develop mental toughness and peak performance strategies, delivering impactful insights backed by her double Olympic gold medals and military leadership experience.

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Double Olympic Champion in Athletics
Motivational Speaker and Role Model
Founded trust to support disadvantaged youth

Dame Kelly Holmes is a celebrated British athlete and motivational speaker. She has inspired millions and is respected globally as a role model. Holding British records in the 600m, 800m, and 1000m, Kelly is an Olympic, Commonwealth, and European champion, with a total of seven Gold, eight Silver, and four Bronze medals. Her most notable achievement came at the Olympic Games in Athens, where she became the first Briton in over 80 years to win Gold in both the 800m and 1500m. Following her Olympic success, she received accolades such as BBC Sports Personality of the Year and European Athlete of the Year, and she was honoured with a Damehood by the Queen. Raised by her mother on a council estate in Kent, Kelly attended a local secondary school where her PE teacher encouraged her to pursue running. Her family supports her at races across the country, so she understands the value of a strong support system. She left professional running to join the British Army, becoming an HGV driver and later a Physical Training Instructor. She was awarded an MBE for her service and was appointed Honorary Colonel of the Royal Armoured Corps. Despite her achievements, Kelly faced a challenging path to Olympic gold, marked by injuries and periods of clinical depression. These struggles persisted even a year before her double Olympic victory. After her success, Kelly founded the Dame Kelly Holmes Trust, a charity that helps disadvantaged young people regain their footing by engaging with world-class athletes. She promotes the belief that nothing is impossible, a philosophy she embodies in her own life.

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Book Dame Kelly Holmes as your speaker to inspire your team with her incredible journey from adversity to Olympic glory. Her powerful story of resilience, teamwork, and empowerment will motivate your audience to overcome challenges and embrace their potential. Experience firsthand the impact of a true champion and role model.

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Fantastic - A true inspiration. All our attendees were blown away by not only her sporting achievements but also by the visible passion she has for her charity work. Her flexibility and willingness to accommodate our needs was exceptional.

Ipsen Developments Limited

Motivating and inspiring, everybody wanted her to stay longer

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What topics does Kelly Holmes specialise in?

Kelly Holmes specialises in discussing athletics, motivational speaking, overcoming adversity and more.

What is Kelly Holmes's speaking style like?

Dame Kelly delivers inspiring, motivational talks with warmth and authenticity. She draws on her athletic achievements and personal challenges to encourage resilience, determination, and the belief that nothing is impossible.

How can I book Kelly Holmes for my next event?

Email kelly.holmes@getapeptalk.com or call us on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience. As speaker agents, PepTalk can secure Kelly Holmes for commercial and corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity brand endorsements & partnerships, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Kelly Holmes's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events. Please note, for media interviews, autographs, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting Kelly Holmes directly.

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