Biography
Started: She began powerlifting in 2006 in Imo State, Nigeria. (Athlete, 08 Dec 2017)
Reason: "I had a passion for sports." (Athlete, 10 Jul 2019)
Awards: She was named Sportswoman of the Year at the 2015 Nigerian Sports Awards. (paralympic.org, 07 Aug 2018; nigeriansportsaward.com, 21 Nov 2015)
In 2012 she received the Member of the Order of the Niger [MON]. (sportsdayonline.com, 20 Mar 2014)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateSeptember 11, 1990
EducationAccounting - University of Nigeria, Enugu, NGR
Languages SpokenEnglish
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 1 | Women's 82.5kg | 2012 | London, GBR | 145 |
| 2 | +86kg | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 147 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 2 | +86kg | 2019 | Nur-Sultan, KAZ | 150 |
| 2 | +86kg | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 136.0 |
| 2 | -86kg | 2014 | Dubai, UAE | 142.0 |
| 5 | +86kg | 2023 | Dubai, UAE | 131 |
| 7 | +86kg | 2021 | Tbilisi, GEO | 120 |
