2024 Paralympics: Onyinyechi Mark clinches Nigeria’s first gold, sets world record

Nigeria has won its first gold medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games, thanks to Onyinyechi Mark.

Onyinyechi, who is a powerlifter, won the gold medal in the women’s 61kg powerlifting category.

She lifted an impressive 150kg in the event.

The 23-year-old beat China’s Cui Jianjin, who claimed silver with a lift of 140kg.

Mexico’s Amelia Perez, who took the bronze medal with a lift of 130kg.