He is Harry Aikines-Aryeety, 27-year-old sprinter and former world 100m junior champion. Never mind his bulky frame, he says he hits the gym only once or twice a week so as not to put on too much bulk. He has to stay lean for the track.
To stand on that start line, unless you’re Usain Bolt, you can’t afford to give away anything to anybody.
'Running fast is ultimately it. People think my build should slow me down, but it doesn’t.’
The world 4x100m bronze medallist, who competes in Glasgow over 60 metres on Saturday, freely admits he is ‘as vain as it comes’ but insists that, given the scandals currently thwarting his sport, athletes have a responsibility to showcase the ‘good stuff’ about track and field.
‘I’ve never touched a drug in my life and look at the way I look,’ says Aikines-Aryeetey.
‘I feel like this captures exactly what we work for.
'It’s nice to show that side of our sport, especially in an Olympic year.
‘In light of all the nonsense going on, this is the time for athletes to shine.
‘It’s all about the Olympics, getting in that British team and making the 100m final and getting a medal in the relay.
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