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Which British athlete won gold medals in both the 800 metres and 1,500 metres at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens?

  1. Dame Kelly HolmesAnswer
  2. B
    Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill
  3. C
    Paula Radcliffe
  4. D
    Sally Gunnell

Answer

Dame Kelly Holmes
The official Life in the UK handbook highlights Dame Kelly Holmes for her outstanding achievement of winning two gold medals (in the 800 metres and 1,500 metres) at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the key details in the question: the achievement (gold in 800m and 1,500m) and the event (2004 Olympic Games in Athens).
The target is a British middle-distance runner who competed successfully in 2004.
Focusing on the specific distance and year eliminates athletes from other eras or disciplines.
2
Evaluate the notable British athletes listed in the official Life in the UK test materials.
Dame Kelly Holmes is specifically noted in the handbook for her double gold medal victory in Athens.
The Life in the UK test requires memorizing specific major achievements of prominent British figures.

Key Concept

Notable British Sporting Achievements
Estimated Time:45s
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