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August 28. Kelly Holmes celebrates after winning the women's 1,500 metre Olympic final.

Earlier, Holmes won the 800 metres to become only the third woman in Olympic history to complete the middle-distance double.

'I just can't believe it. I am just gobsmacked,' the former British army physical instructor said. 'After the 800 metres it gave me a lot of confidence and going through the rounds I was feeling quite good.'

'I was trying to place myself in the right position when I needed to. I was holding on for dear life, I could see them coming. The whole experience has just been amazing.'

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