Nigerian powerlifter, Onyinyechi Mark, has made history at the ongoing Paris 2024 Paralympic Games by breaking the Paralympic record in the women’s 61kg powerlifting category with a monumental lift of 147kg.
Her record-breaking feat surpassed the previous Paralympic record held by fellow Nigerian powerlifting legend, Lucy Ejike.
With one lift remaining, Mark has all but secured Nigeria’s first gold medal of the Games.
Her closest rival is attempting a 138kg lift on her final attempt, while Mark is set to push the boundaries further with another attempt at 147kg, underscoring her dominance in the sport.
Mark’s remarkable performance further solidifies Nigeria’s position as a powerhouse in Paralympic powerlifting, a sport in which the nation has consistently excelled on the global stage.
Nigeria’s Paralympic Powerlifting Legacy
At the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, Team Nigeria impressed with 10 medals, including four golds, making it one of the leading nations in Paralympic powerlifting and athletics.
Athletes like Lucy Ejike and Bose Omolayo have cemented the country’s status in the sport, with Ejike holding multiple world records and gold medals throughout her career.
Onyinyechi Mark’s record-breaking lift continues the rich tradition of Nigerian athletes dominating in the Paralympic arena, and her latest triumph is set to further inspire future generations of powerlifters.
