Jade Lois I Packer (born 19 May 1998[1]) is an English bodybuilder, sports model, former sprinter and television personality, known from the role of "Electro" on BBC One game show Gladiators. In her youth, she was titled as one of the "Top 10 Fastest Runners in the UK".[2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Jade Lois I Packer |
| Nationality |  English |
| Born | 19 May 1998 Essex, England |
| Occupations |
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| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Great Britain |
| Sport | Sprinting |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | 100m: 12.69 200m: 25.86 |
Early life edit
Jade Lois I Packer was born in Essex on 19 May 1998.[3] She is 5 ft 8 in tall.[4] At an early age, she enjoyed at sprinting, and did compete in National level for the Great Britain and Northern Ireland.[2]
Career edit
At just aged 12, Packer ranked in the "Top 10 Fastest Runners in the UK" for 150 metres.[2] Later, she has achieved many titles from various championships over both 100 metres and 200 metres.[5][6]
Packer got into bodybuilding at the age of 18, after discovering the sport on Instagram. Her dedication to training won her 4 x Top 3 UKBFF Placings in the Wellness Category, as well as an invite to compete at the Arnold Classic and an IFBB Elite Pro Card by taking Gold at the English Grand Prix.[4][7] Now training in CrossFit, with a unique "hybrid-style" that incorporates her athletic background, Packer describes running as 'still her forte' alongside strength and power. In 2024, she appeared on the BBC's sports game show Gladiators as "Electro".[7][8]
References edit
- ^ "Jade PACKER | Profile". worldathletics.
- ^ a b c Colombo, Charlotte (13 January 2024). "Who is Electro? Gladiators 2024 star and fitness coach". RadioTimes.
- ^ "Essex Gladiators star Electro hopes to inspire future athletes". BBC news.
- ^ a b "5 Facts About Gladiators Star Jade 'Electro' Packer". gymfluencers.com.
- ^ "Electro (Jade Packer)". GladiatorsTV.
- ^ Jones, Rebecca (10 June 2023). "Inside the life of Gladiators star Jade Packer including her bodybuilding background". express.co.uk.
- ^ a b "Final Gladiators Bionic, Electro, Phantom and Viper revealed". BBC.
- ^ "Meet the new Gladiators ready to take on contenders in the BBC series". BBC.
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