By Dan Walsh
Twenty-three years old Lystus Ebosele from Enniscorthy has joined the popular BBC television programme ‘The Gladiators’ as ‘Cyclone’.
Sister of the Republic of Ireland soccer player Festy Ebosele, who began his career with Moyne Rangers in his native Enniscorthy, Lystus is now capturing the public imagination in her own right and becoming an international television celebrity.
Upon joining the series, Cyclone was certainly not short on confidence – and is set to prove a formidable force for contestants.
Describing herself as “the ultimate all-round athlete”, she said: “I’ve got the look, I’ve got the energy, and I’ve got the muscles.”
She posted: “Secret’s finally out, I am so excited to finally be able to share this with you all, I’m joining Gladiators as Cyclone!”
Cyclone, real name Lystus Ebosele, 5ft 10in is from Enniscorthy and is an Irish powerlifter who was named the 84kg+ Jr World Champion in 2023.
Through her YouTube channel, which has received over 1.8 million views in total, she helps viewers to learn useful powerlifting techniques.
The Gladiators can be viewed on BBC television on Saturday evenings.
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