IN AWE OF ATHENA
Who is Gladiators star Athena? All about Karenjeet Kaur Bains
Athena is a force to be reckoned with in the Gladiator arena
KARENJEET Kaur Bains is riding high as part of the cast of the BBC reboot of Gladiators.
The athlete is taking part in the new BBC One show, which will be hosted by Bradley Walsh and his son Barney Walsh.
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Who is Karenjeet Kaur Bains?
Karenjeet Kaur Bains is an athlete from Warwick, England.
Speaking about joining Gladiators she told the BBC: "I represent all those from diverse and minority backgrounds, especially women, that have ever been denied the opportunity to pursue their dreams in sport.
"I hope I can be a role model and show the levels a female can achieve, if she is given the opportunity to follow her passion and given the wings to fly!"
Karenjeet's name on Gladiators is Athena, the Greek Goddess of War.
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The original Gladiators ran on ITV for eight seasons from 1992 until 2000.
The other new Gladiators joining Athena on the cast include Bionic, Electro and Phantom.
In June 2023, The Sun reported that two of the female Gladiators, Comet and Sabre, were forced out the games after suffering horror injuries.
The show kicks off on BBC One at 5.50pm on January 13, 2024.
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When did Karenjeet Kaur Bains take part in the Commonwealth Games?
Karenjeet first represented Team GB at the Commonwealth Games in 2015, where she broke two British records and placed fifth.
She then suffered an injury which meant she was unable to take part in competitive powerlifting for several years.
In 2019 she became the Commonwealth Champion, winning three gold medals and two silver medals in Newfoundland, Canada.
The star is the five-time All England Powerlifting Champion and five-time British Powerlifting Champion.
Karenjeet has also represented Great Britain at the World and European Championships.
She holds the Guinness World Record for the "Most Bodyweight Squats in a minute".
On top of all her sporting achievements, Karenjeet is also a chartered accountant.
What is Karenheet Kaur Bains' star sign?
Karenjeet's birthday is on July 23 which makes her a Leo.
Her birthday actually falls on the very first day of Leo season.
Leos are a fire sign, meaning they are typically passionate, warm-hearted, and fearless.
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They are always up for a good time and can tend to view themselves as the centre of attention.
Karenjeet turned 27 in July 2023.
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