Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, the Olympic sprinter turned Gladiator star, is now lighting up the Strictly Come Dancing dance floor.

The former track and field athlete first graced the Strictly stage during the Christmas special, following in the dance steps of his fellow Gladiator, Montell Douglas, who appeared on the main show last year. He's now part of the 2025 Strictly celebrity line-up.

But what else do we know about this Gladiator?

Let's delve into his impressive background, his role as a doting dad, and his extraordinary athletic career....

This champion runner has been a force to be reckoned with in UK athletics since his youth, reports Wales Online.

At just 17, he clinched the 2005 BBC Young Sports Personality Of The Year award and made history by winning gold in both the 100 and 200 metres at the World Youth Championships.

"I was gifted from a young age," he humbly admitted.

In his professional career, Harry's accolades include striking gold in the 4x100 metres relay at both the European Championships and Commonwealth Games.

He's a two-time Olympian and World Bronze Medallist, boasting a plethora of athletic achievements, according to the Mirror. Inspired by Muhammad Ali, Harry shared: "When the odds were against him and people didn't think that he'd be as successful as he was, that's one of the things that drives me. sometimes in the face of adversity you've just got to drive through it."

Harry juggles his Gladiator responsibilities with online fitness coaching, operating a thriving app and pursuing his athletics career. His estimated fortune reaches an impressive £3.9 million.

Standing at 5ft 11ins with extraordinary 25ins thighs, Harry sustains his build through a mainly protein-heavy diet, frequently beginning his day with steak and snacking on cured meats. However, he also confessed to Men's Health magazine: "I've been blessed with good genetics, obviously."

Harry wields a considerable social media following, with 303K supporters on Instagram while consistently sharing popular workout videos on YouTube. He also offers tender glimpses into parenthood, affectionately describing his daughter Aubreé-Isla as his "Mini Me".

Last October, he savoured a Cornish holiday with his daughter and partner, sharing snaps of their wild swimming escapades and seaside trips. He provided another peek into domestic life during Christmas 2022 when the family wore matching festive pyjamas for an adorable snap.

Harry revealed that becoming a Gladiator earlier this year was "a childhood dream come true". Looking back on his upbringing, he said: "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.

"It's a celebration of what we are and what we've done."

Away from the arena, Harry has built up a massive social media fanbase, commanding 303K followers on Instagram.

Strictly Come Dancing star's huge £4million fortune made out of the limelight - The Mirror