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Radio Ulster,30 Jul 2021,54 mins
Series Series 1
Dame Kelly Holmes on choosing between two core elements of her life she loved dearly
When I Was 25Available for over a year
Olympic legend Dame Kelly Holmes talks to Vinny Hurrell about some incredibly difficult decisions in her early life. Kelly had dedicated many years to the army and athletics but found herself at a point where she had to decide between the two. With a deep passion and love for both what would be the deciding factor? Dame Kelly also talks openly about battling injury, missing out on medals and how her early life shaped the adult she would become. What advice will she give to herself in her mid-twenties now? Details of organisations offering information and support with mental health are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline, or you can call for free, at any time to hear recorded information on 08000 155 998.
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