Rita Ferdinand
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| Born | 11 September 1995 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country |  Nigeria | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Para powerlifting | ||||||||||||||||||||
Weight class | 79 kg | ||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Rita Ferdinand (born 11 September 1995) is a Nigerian para powerlifter.
Career
[edit]Ferdinand made her World Para Powerlifting Championships debut in 2025 and won a gold medal in the women's up to 79 kg category, defeating 2024 Summer Paralympics gold medalist Han Miaoyu.[1][2] She set an African record with a lift of 153 kg.[3]
References
[edit]- ↑ Akinsuroju, Toluwani (11 October 2025). "Rita Ferdinand Wins Gold As Nigeria Triumphs At World Para Powerlifting Championships In Egypt". sports247.ng. Retrieved 19 October 2025.
- ↑ "2025 World Para Powerlifting Championships: Nigeria's Rita Ferdinand strikes Gold in 79kg at in Cairo". Premium Times. 11 October 2025. Retrieved 19 October 2025.
- ↑ Obah, Amara (13 October 2025). "Para Powerlifting: Ferdinand and Oyema win gold medals in Cairo". aclsports.com. Retrieved 19 October 2025.
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