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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1 February 1989 Igbuzo, Nigeria |
| Weight | 74 kg (163 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Powerlifting |
Event | +61 kg |
Medal record | |
| Updated on 23 January 2023 | |
Bose Omolayo (born 1 February 1989) is a Nigerian powerlifter.[1] She won the gold medal in the women's 79 kg event at the 2020 Summer Paralympics held in Tokyo, Japan.[2] A few months later, she won the gold medal in her event at the 2021 World Para Powerlifting Championships held in Tbilisi, Georgia.[3][4] At this event, she also set a new world record of 144 kg.[5]
She competed in the women's +61 kg event at the 2014 Commonwealth Games where she won a silver medal.[6][7] She competed at the games again in 2022 where she won a silver medal in the women's heavyweight event.[8]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Bose Omolayo". Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. Archived from the original on 17 October 2014. Retrieved 11 October 2014.
- ↑ Houston, Michael (29 August 2021). "D'andrea wins Brazil's first powerlifting gold at Tokyo 2020 Paralympics". InsideTheGames.biz. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
- ↑ "Tbilisi 2021: Bonnie Gustin and Bose Omolayo extend domination". Paralympic.org. 2 December 2021. Archived from the original on 2 December 2021. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
- ↑ Morgan, Liam (2 December 2021). "Omolayo breaks world record to claim gold at World Para Powerlifting Championships". InsideTheGames.biz. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
- ↑ "2021 World Para Powerlifting Championships Results Book" (PDF). Paralympic.org. Archived (PDF) from the original on 24 December 2021. Retrieved 24 December 2021.
- ↑ "Nigeria win all four powerlifting golds at Glasgow 2014". www.paralympic.org.
- ↑ "Silver Medalist Seeks Better Treatment". www.sportsdayonline.com. Archived from the original on 16 October 2014. Retrieved 11 October 2014.
- ↑ "Para Powerlifting Medalists". Commonwealth Games - Birmingham 2022. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
External links
[edit]- Bose Omolayo at Paralympic.org
- Bose Omolayo at the Commonwealth Games Federation (archived)
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