Onyinyechi Mark clinched Nigeria’s first gold medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games on Friday, delivering an extraordinary performance in the women’s up to 61kg Para-Powerlifting category.
Mark surpassed her previous world record by lifting an impressive 147kg, before setting a new benchmark at 150kg. This feat cements her status as a dominant force in the sport.
Hailing from Umuahia, Mark continues to make her mark in history, emerging as one of Nigeria’s greatest powerlifters. Her 150kg lift now stands as the new world record.
