Nigerian Paralympian, Onyinyechi Mark, wins gold, sets new record
Nigerian powerlifter Onyinyechi Mark has achieved a historic milestone by winning the gold medal in the women’s 61kg powerlifting category at the Paris Paralympics.
On Friday, Mark lifted an impressive 150kg at La Chapelle Arena, setting a new Paralympic record with her performance.
Mark, 23, outshone her competitors, including China’s Cui Jianjin, who claimed silver with a lift of 140kg, and Mexico’s Amelia Perez, who won bronze with a 130kg lift.
This victory marks Nigeria’s first gold medal of the games and her exceptional achievement continues to bring pride to her country.
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With this win, Mark joins Eniola Bolaji, who won a bronze in badminton, and Esther Nworgu, who earned a silver in powerlifting despite an injury, in contributing to Nigeria’s medal tally.
Later on Friday, Lucy Ejike will compete in the women’s up to 67kg category of para-powerlifting, aiming to add another gold to Nigeria’s count.
Ejike, a seasoned Paralympian, has previously won three gold medals and hopes to continue her winning streak.
