Olympic Gold Medallist Dame Kelly Holmes Announces She Is Gay
Until 2000, it was illegal for gay, lesbian and bisexual people to serve in the British Army, Royal Navy and RAF – and Dame Kelly feared she would still face repercussions for breaking that law during her time in the forces.
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