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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Amy Sharpe

Dame Kelly Holmes' agony behind Olympic triumph as she lived fear of being outed

Eighty thousands flag-waving fans lined the streets to cheer Kelly Holmes as she returned home after glory at the Athens Olympics.

It was September 1, 2004, and with two gold medals around her neck it should have capped the greatest achievement of her life.

Kelly, then 34, waved to supporters and flashed her trademark smile.

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