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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.

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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.