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Nigeria’s powerlifting star Oluwafemiayo sets new world record to win gold in Egypt

Nigeria’s powerlifting star Oluwafemiayo sets new world record to win gold in Egypt

Nigeria’s Folashade Oluwafemiayo has once again etched her name into the history books, breaking her own world record in the women’s over 86kg para-powerlifting event, Afrosport reports. The 40-year-old lifted an astonishing 168kg to win gold at the 2025 World Para Powerlifting Championships in Cairo, Egypt, on Thursday. NEW WORLD RECORD! 💥 Folashade Oluwafemiayo 🇳🇬 lifts 168kg to break her own record in the women’s over...