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Oluwafemliayo won the gold medal in the women's over 86kg event at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris and set a new world record in the process.
Nigerian powerlifter Folashade Oluwafemliayo made history on Sunday, September 8th, by winning a gold medal in the women's over 86kg event at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris.
Also, the Team Nigeria captain became the first para-powerlifter to lift 167kg to set a new world record at the games. She won gold and set a world record, surpassing China's Deng Xuemei (155kg) and Egypt's Nadia Ali (145kg).
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Pulse Sports reported that Nigeria won two gold, three silver, and two bronze medals to finish 40th on the medal table at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
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Nigerian Coach inspires Paralympian to win gold
On Oluwafemliayo's way to the historic feat, her coach, John Oguntoye, was seen teaching her different techniques and communicating with her in Yoruba language.
According to a video circulating on social media, coach, John Oguntoye could be heard saying "Dide oooo, gbera oo" which means "stand up and carry it".
Nigeria's Sports minister John Owan Enoh has heaped praises on Oluwafemilayo for breaking the World Record. He said:
"Our Folashade Oluwafemiayo has delivered an outstanding performance at the Paralympics. She achieved something no other woman has done in powerlifting at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France."
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Enoh further highlighted Oluwafemiayo's leadership and dedication, "Folashade not only set a Paralympics record by lifting 167kg, but she also set an Elite World Record. She was Captain for Team Nigeria’s contingent at the Paris 2024 Paralympics Games, demonstrating great skill, determination and an excellent spirit."
The Minister congratulated Oluwafemliayo for bringing immense pride to Nigeria, "Let’s come together to congratulate and celebrate our champion for bringing pride to herself and our great nation, Nigeria."
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Oluwafemliayo also won gold medals at various World Championships, including the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics and the Women's Bench Press Heavyweight in Birmingham, England.
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