Archives Tag: Lucy Ejike
IPC: Nigerian Athletes Promise to Make World Records
April 19, 2022
Nigerian athletes have promised to set new world records at the 2019 International Para-Powerlifting Championships, IPC. The event is scheduled to run from Thursday, January 24 to Wednesday, January 30, at the Lagos Oriental Hotel. The athletes who received a massive boost in support from Total E&P Nigeria and other sponsors are prepared to put … Continue reading IPC: Nigerian Athletes Promise to Make World Records
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Golden Moments in Sports: Lucy Ejike’s Phenomenal Win At The Rio Paralympics
April 19, 2022
Lucy Ejike, brought her A-game to the Rio 2016 Paralympics, where she successfully smashed the Paralympics and World Records (WR), three consecutive times to win the women’s 61kg powerlifting gold medal. Talk about pure motivation regardless of prevailing circumstances. The Nigerian who wheeled into the arena determined to make a lasting impression on all present, … Continue reading Golden Moments in Sports: Lucy Ejike’s Phenomenal Win At The Rio Paralympics
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London 2012: Day 5 In The Paralympics For Team Nigeria
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude. Nigeria won her fifth silver medal of the Olympiad when 35 year old, Lucy Ejike lifted 135kg in the women’s Power-lifting 56kg category. She was only bettered by Egyptian Fatma Omar who lifted 142kg. Ozlem Becerikli of Turkish descent took the Bronze medal. Nigeria’s Tolu-Tope finished in 5th position in the Men’s … Continue reading London 2012: Day 5 In The Paralympics For Team Nigeria
