S2 Ep 4: Dame Kelly Holmes - From...

S2 Ep 4: Dame Kelly Holmes - From Olympic Glory to The Secret That Nearly Cost Her Everything

Mile Fly Club by Laura Hamilton
S2 · E4
Jul 21, 2025
55:26

Episode notes

She won Olympic gold for Britain – but behind the medals, Dame Kelly Holmes was running from herself.

In this explosive episode, the sporting legend opens up like never before: from secret struggles with her sexuality, to the mental toll of hiding her true identity while standing on the world stage.

A childhood in foster care, military raids, and the fight to survive – this is the raw, real story of how Dame Kelly battled adversity and now uses her voice to empower others. Gold medals were just the start…

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