Nigeria’s Onyinyechi Mark has made history at the ongoing Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Mark broke the Paralympic record in the women’s 61kg powerlifting category, with a lift of 150kg. The 23-year-old won the gold medal on Friday, defeating China’s Cui Jianjin, who claimed silver with a lift of 140kg, and Mexico’s Amelia Perez, who took the bronze medal with a lift of 130kg. Her performance surpassed the previous record held by fellow Nigerian Lucy Ejike, marking an iconic achievement for Team Nigeria. With one lift remaining, she has all but…
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