Nigerian Weight-lifter Onyinyechi Mark has set a new world record at the ongoing Paralympics in the women’s 61kg powerlifting category, with a remarkable lifting of 145kg.
This feat surpasses the previous record held by compatriot Lucy Ejike.
The performance all but secured Nigeria’s first gold medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, with one attempt in hand.
Her closest competitor is attempting 138kg on her final lift, while Mark aims to further extend her record with a final attempt of 147kg.
Team Nigeria has a historyof good showing at the Paralympics, consistently excelling in powerlifting and athletics.
At the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, Nigeria secured ten medals, including four golds.
The team has been a dominant force in powerlifting, with athletes like Lucy Ejike and Bose Omolayo setting world records and winning multiple gold medals.