Harry Aikines-Aryeetey
Olympic sprinter & Gladiators star
Harry Leslie Aikines-Aryeetey (born 29 August 1988 in Carshalton, Sutton, England) is an English sprinter and television personality. He became the first athlete to win both 100 m and 200 m gold at the 2005 World Youth Championships, earning BBC Young Sports Personality and IAAF Rising Star of the Year awards. As a senior, he won multiple relay gold medals at European and Commonwealth Games, plus 100 m bronze and relay gold at the 2014 European Championships. He later appeared as “Nitro” in BBC’s *Gladiators* (2023), on *Celebs on the Farm* (2021), *Celebrity MasterChef* (2024), and will compete in Strictly Come Dancing in 2025.
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Appearances as a Celebrity
Harry appeared as a celebrity in Season 23 (2025). where they were partnered with Karen Hauer. They danced 1 dance, earning points with an average score of 4.75, but their overall position is still to be determined.
Competed in:
Season 23 (2025)
Partnered with:
Karen Hauer
Finished in:
Place TBD
Dances:
1
Average score:
4.75
Weeks active:
1
Dances Danced
Ordered by average score.
Dance | Week | Total Score | Average Score |
---|---|---|---|
Harry & Karen's Cha-cha-cha | Week 1 | 19 | 4.75 |
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