As the new series of Gladiators kicks off on BBC1, we’re taking a look at all the new stars gearing up to take on the contenders. This time we’re shining the spotlight on Emily ‘Dynamite’ Steel. Here are the five facts you need to know about this powerhouse, set to take the Gladiator world by storm!
1. She’s the youngest of all the Gladiators
At just 20 years old Emily is the baby of the Gladiators family. Don’t let her young age fool you though, this girl means business!
2. Emily’s active on Insta
Dynamite already has 2066 followers on her official Gladiators account @dynamite_thegladiator, where she’s been sharing behind the scenes photos from the new series. She’s also got an impressive 13.1k followers on her personal Insta @emillysteel where she shares a mix of personal photos and workout inspo.
3. She’s one of the shortest Gladiators
Standing not-so-tall at 5’ 5”, Dynamite is one of the shortest Gladiators in the new series.
4. She’s worked with some big brands
Emily packs a lot into her life, between studying for her degree in Sport and Exercise Science and all the training that she does. And she even fits in working as an ambassador for big brands including Prep Kitchen, Karzoom, and Mazda.
5. She has a background in swimming and is a weightlifting champion
Emily competed in swimming at a national level at just 15 and is now an elite Cross Fit athlete. In fact, she recently competed at one of the largest fitness festivals in the world and became an under 23’s weightlifting record holder.
Next, learn more about other gladiators: 5 Facts About Gladiators Star Livi ‘Diamond’ Sheldon or 5 Facts About Gladiators Star Ella-Mae ‘Comet’ Rayner
