Esther Oyema gave Nigeria its third medal of the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio on Saturday by winning a silver medal in the power-lifting competition.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Oyema won the medal in the women’s -55 kg event of the competition after finishing second in the event.
She won with a lift of 127 kg in the nine-athlete event.
Her first attempt at 127 kg was a failed one, but she got it right in her second attempt, while her third attempt which was at 130 kg was also unsuccessful.
Amalia Perez of Mexico was however successful as her 130 kg lift earned her the gold medal, as well as new Paralympic and world records in the event.
Xiao Cuijuan of China finished third with a lift of 115 kg to win the bronze medal.
Watch Oyema’s performance here:
Nigeria had on Friday won one gold and one silver medals in power-lifting.
The Paralympics will end on September 18.
Oh yes, well done! More medals please.
to say I am inspired by these athletes is an understatement. I mean with all the odds against them, they have shone through. what excuse do I have not to be successful in what I do???
You go Esther!
At least they are better than the ones who are not disabled
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Congrats! She really wanted Gold! But congrats ma.