For the first time, Great Britain was represented in women’s football, synchronised swimming (team) and handball.
Holmes, who won gold in the 800m and 1,500m at Athens in 2004, believes these athletes must seize the momentum generated by the Games and follow through on London’s aim to “inspire a generation”., external
“They’re pretty, they’re fit and they’re healthy,” said Holmes. “They’ve always been good, they’ve just never got the recognition for it.
“Now they have more funding and support because they are part of a structured environment. They have more opportunities and the results have come through.”