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Onyinyechi Mark Wins Nigeria’s First Gold Medal at Paris 2024 Paralympics, Sets New World Record

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Nigeria’s Onyinyechi Mark has made history at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, winning the Nigeria's first gold medal and smashing her own world record in the women’s powerlifting event.

Nigeria’s Onyinyechi Mark made history at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, winning Nigeria’s first gold medal and smashing her own world record in the women’s powerlifting event.

Mark, 23, delivered a breathtaking performance by lifting an astounding 147kg, surpassing her previous record and solidifying her dominance on the global stage.

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Mark defeated formidable rivals, including China’s Cui Jianjin, who secured the silver medal with a lift of 140kg, and Mexico’s Amelia Perez, who claimed the bronze with a 130kg effort.

From the onset, it was clear that Mark was in peak form, steadily breaking both the Paralympic and world records en route to her victory.

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Her final lift of 147kg cemented her as a world-class athlete in Paralympic powerlifting.

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