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PARALYMPIC PHENOM: Folashade Smashes Records & Wins Gold
With a dazzling display of skill and strength, Nigerian powerlifter Folashade Oluwafemiayo has smashed her own world record and clinched gold in the women’s over 86kg category at the Paralympics!
Folashade’s gold medal win is a culmination of her hard-work, perseverance and staunch enthusiasm. By lifting an incredible 166kg, she has not only broken her own record but also inspired countless others to push beyond their limits.
This golden triumph marks momentous occasion for Nigerian athletic as Oluwafemiayo’s victory brings the country’s total medal count to seven.
Her accomplishment is a ray of hope for generation to come and a celebration of human resilience, proving that with hard work and determination, anything is possible.
As Oluwafemiayo basks in the glory of her award winning performance, she remains humble and hungry for more. “I’m not done yet,” she says, her eyes fixed on the future. “I’m going to keep pushing myself to see how far I can go.”
With her remarkable talent, infectious enthusiasm and steadfast resolve, Folashade is an inspiration to us all.
Congratulations on this outstanding achievement.