EMILY Steel is riding high as one of the new Gladiators starring in the reboot of the show.
The super-fit star AKA Dynamite joins a stellar line-up of athletes and sports heroes for the brand new BBC show.
Who is Emily Steel?
Emily Steel is taking on the alter ego of Dynamite in the new series of Gladiators.
The show is coming back from January 13, 2023, for a reboot with an all-new cast.
It features some old classic games as well as some new challenges.
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Talking about being a new Gladiator, Emily said: "I'm too young to remember the original Gladiators, but my parents loved it and suggested I try out.
"Dynamite really does represent who I am and I'm excited to showcase what I can do in the games."
She added: “As a young athlete I felt like it was an opportunity to inspire young girls and make them think, ‘oh, I can go to the gym, I can train and be just as strong’.
“I’ve done sport all my life, so I felt like it was giving me an opportunity to showcase my sporting talents and hopefully inspire others too.”
Dynamite is described by the BBC as: "Don't underestimate Dynamite.
"She may look small, but she’ll blast into the competition and obliterate her opponents.”
What weightlifting record does Emily Steel hold?
Emily is definitely prepared to be a Gladiator as she already holds a weightlifting record.
She recently competed internationally at one of the largest fitness festivals in the world and became an under 23's weightlifting British record holder.
Emily has a background in swimming, competing at a national level until she was 15 years old.
She’s now a full-time elite CrossFit athlete, also taking on her second year studies full time at university in sport and exercise science.
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Is Emily Steel on Instagram?
Emily often updates her followers on what she has been up to on her Instagram page.
Announcing that she was joining Gladiators, she wrote: "Well this is a little bit of a plot twist…
"I’ve learnt to come to terms with the fact that I’m actually now a real life Gladiator, eek!
"Sometimes the unplanned, spontaneous things in life are the most exciting ones.
"I’ve trained and worked hard all my life and out of every sport I’ve tried, every opportunity I’ve had, or every medal I’ve won, this by far is one of the greatest things."
She explained that the show is out of her "comfort zone" but she is ready for the challenge.