Oluwafemiayo wins 86kg para-powerlifting gold in Paris

Weightlifter Folashade Oluwafemiayo ended her country’s campaign at the Paris 2024 Paralympics on a high note on Sunday.

The Nigerian Team captain won the gold medal in the women’s para-powerlifting 86kg category.

In addition to claiming gold, Oluwafemiayo broke two world records during the event.

She first set a new Paralympic record by lifting 162 kg, surpassing the previous record of 160 kg held by compatriot Josephine Orji.

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He then broke his own record by lifting an incredible 167 kg and setting a new Olympic record.

China’s Xuemei Deng secured the silver medal with a 155kg lift, while Egypt’s Nadia Ali took bronze with a 145kg lift.

With Oluwafemiayo’s performance, Team Nigeria closed its participation in the 2024 Paralympics with two gold, three silver and two bronze medals.

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