Who is Gladiators star Nitro? All about Harry Aikines Aryeetey
GLADIATORS is back for an all-new reboot, which means there is a brand new line-up.
The iconic show - which has been brought back by the BBC - features a cast of highly trained and highly skilled Gladiators, which includes Nitro.
Who is Harry Aikines Aryeetey?
Harry Aikines Aryeetey is one of the new Gladiators on the rebooted BBC One show.
He is taking on the name of Nitro as he shows off his sporting skills on the show.
Talking about joining the programme, Harry said: "Becoming a Gladiator is another great achievement!
"A childhood dream come true! You never know what is coming in life, each day is there to be enjoyed and savouring all opportunities is a must! It literally gives me energy and strength!
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"I can't wait to be in the arena and bring Nitro to Gladiators!"
Harry also appeared on BBC Breakfast to talk about being part of the Gladiators.
Host Naga Munchetty. asked him: "How does it feel to be Gladiators?"
Harry replied: "I mean wow. It's absolutely... I'm so buzzing. It's one of those things that growing up... my inner child is literally just thinking 'Is this real?!'
"Because when you look at those nostalgic views just there, you think gosh I played those games in the estate where I grew up and I've got the opportunity to actually bring it to life!"
Aside from being a Gladiator, Harry is a Team GB sprinter.
Harry has competed at the highest level in the UK since his youth and has become a Commonwealth and World gold medallist sprinter.
He won 2005 BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year age 17 after becoming the first athlete to win gold medals at both 100 and 200 metres at the World Youth Championships.
Harry has gone on to win gold four times in the men’s 100m European Championships and at the Commonwealth Games.
His long list of achievements include: two times Olympian, three times European Champion, two times Commonwealth Champion, Commonwealth Silver Medallist, European Bronze Medallist, World Bronze Medallist, British Champion, two times World Youth Champion and World Junior Champion.
What is Harry Aikines Aryeetey's diet?
Due to his active lifestyle, Harry's diet has to keep up with this.
He follows a mostly protein-based diet of steak for breakfast, while he will snack on dried cured meat.
Harry takes magnesium and zinc supplements and allows himself to have an occasional cookie or packet of sweet popcorn.
What is Harry Aikines Aryeetey's height?
Musclebound Harry is a force to be reckoned with in the Gladiators arena.
He reportedly weighs in at 85kg.
Harry is also thought to be 1.78metres tall (5ft 8inches).
What is Harry Aikines Aryeetey's net worth?
It has been estimated that Harry's net worth is around £3.9million, according to multiple sources.
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He will be able to earn his money through various sponsorships and brand deals.
He also works as an online fitness coach.