Harry Aikines-Aryeetey
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About
British sprinter who won his second European Championship gold medal in the 4x100 meter relay in 2018. He won a bronze medal at the 2009 World Championships on Great Britain's 4x100 relay team, and his first individual medal with a bronze at the 2014 European Championships in the 100 meter sprint.
Before Fame
He won his first major medal, a silver, at the 2004 Commonwealth Youth Games in the 100 meter sprint. He later won gold in the same event at the 2006 World Youth Championships.
Trivia
He was named BBC's Young Sports Personality of the Year in 2005. He won gold in the 4x100 meter relay at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
Family Life
His parents are of Ghanian descent.
Associated With
He and Richard Kilty competed as teammates on England's gold medal-winning 4x100 meter relay team at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.