Double Olympic Champion in Athens 2004 over the distances of 800 and
1500 metres.
She was awarded the MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) for her services to Athletics.
She was awarded Dame Commander of the British Empire in the 2005 Queen's New Year's Honours List for her services to Sports.
Won a Glammy Award at the British Glamour magazine's Women of the Year
Awards held at Berkeley Square Gardens, London, England on June 7,
2005. She won for sportswoman of the year.