Joy Onaolapo

Joy Onaolapo was a Nigerian champion Paralympic weightlifter (2012).[1] She won the gold medal in the 52kg powerlifting category at the 2012 London games.

Onaolapo was confirmed dead in July 2013 at the age of 30.[2] Nigerian President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan described "the death of the Nigerian Paralympian gold medallist, Mrs. Joy Onaolapo as a big loss to the nation."[3] Coach Ijeoma Iheriobim, "has described late Onaolapo as a committed and diligent athlete."[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Nigerian Paralympics gold medalist confirmed dead - Premium Times Nigeria". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 25 May 2015.
  2. 1 2 Nigerian Paralympics gold medalist confirmed dead
  3. ↑ "Onaolapo's death national loss - Jonathan - Vanguard News". Vanguard News. Retrieved 25 May 2015.


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