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Paris 2024: Onyinyechi Mark Sets New World Record To Capture Nigeria’s First Gold In Paris

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Onyinyechi Mark made history at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games by setting a new world record in the Women’s 61kg powerlifting event.

Mark lifted an impressive 150kg, securing Nigeria’s first gold medal at the Games.

Already the world record holder, Mark broke her record twice during the competition.

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She surpassed her previous Paralympic Games and World records of 145kg and 146kg with lifts of 147kg and 150kg, respectively.

Her final lift of 150kg, achieved amidst applause from the spectators, set both a new world and a Paralympics record.

China’s Jianjin Ciu took the silver medal with a 140kg lift, while Mexico’s Amalia Vazquez Perez claimed the bronze with a 130kg lift.

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