Paralympics: Onyinyechi smashes world record, wins Nigeria’s first gold
06 September 2024 |
1:55 pm
Onyinyechi Mark has won Nigeria's 1st gold medal at the ongoing Paralympic Games in Paris, France after smashing her own World Record
Onyinyechi Mark has won Nigeria’s 1st gold medal at the ongoing Paralympic Games in Paris, France after lifting a breathtaking weight of 147kg to smash her own World Record,
Onyinyechi was the cynosure of all eyes as she won her first medal on Friday amid cheers from fans
The Umuahia-born athlete now has her name etched in history as one of the greatest Nigerian Powerlifters of all time.
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