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Kelly shows you the perfect 800m
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Olympic champion Kelly Holmes on running the perfect 800m
She can't believe it! Kelly's got the gold in Athens
The 800m is a serious test of strength, power, determination and most importantly, speed.

Just ask Kelly Holmes. She may soon be hanging up her spikes but she's got some top advice for you.

Britain's Olympic champ has come up against the very best runners in the toughest competitions around.

She talks about her preparations, tactics and the dedication which have taken her to the very top of middle distance running.




Meet Kelly Holmes
Race preparations
My strict routine!
Calming the nerves
Coming to the bell
My own worst critic

Kelly Holmes factfile
Born: 19 April 1970, Pembury, Kent
Height: 1.64m
Weight: 55kg
Event: Middle distance
Club: Ealing, Southall and Middlesex AC
Coach: Margo Jennings
Personal bests: 800m: 1:56.21 1500m: 3:58.07


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