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A double Olympic champion's lucky pre race portaloo
Dame Kelly Holmes became a national hero when she became the first British woman to win a double gold medal at an Olympic Games. Before she got to the start line in Athens though Kelly had a particular good luck ritual.
Image: Dame Kelly Holmes at the medal ceremony for the Women's 1,500 metre event, 2004 Olympics
Credit: Andy Lyons/Getty
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