Onyinyechi Mark Explained

Onyinyechi Mark (born 5 July 2001) is a Nigerian powerlifter who competes in the 61kg (134lb) bracket. She won a gold medal at the 2024 Summer Paralympics in her category. She is also a two-time medalist at the World Para Powerlifting Championships.

Early life

Onyinyechi Mark was born in Umuahia, Abia State on 5 July 2001.^{[1] [2]}

Career

In 2021, Mark won the silver medal in her event at the 2021 World Para Powerlifting Championships held in Tbilisi, Georgia, finishing behind Amalia Pérez.^{[3] [4]} She made her debut at the in 2022 Commonwealth Games in the women's lightweight event, where Mark and compatriot Latifat Tijani were disqualified.^{[5] [6]} In 2023, Mark won the gold medal in her event at the 2023 World Para Powerlifting Championships held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.^[7] Making her Paralympic debut at the 2024 Summer Paralympics held in Paris, she competed in the –61 kg event, where she won her first gold medal and also set a Paralympic and world record in the process.^{[8] [9]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: MARK Onyinyechi. Paris 2024 Paralympics. 6 September 2024. (alternate link)
2. Web site: Onyinyechi Mark Smashes World Records to Win Nigeria's First Paralympic Gold Medal. BellaNaija. 6 September 2024.
3. News: 30 November 2021. Tbilisi 2021: Amalia Perez and Sherif Osman cement legendary status. Paralympic.org. 30 November 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211130182042/https://www.paralympic.org/news/tbilisi-2021-amalia-perez-and-sherif-osman-cement-legendary-status. 30 November 2021.
4. News: Morgan. Liam. 30 November 2021. Paralympic gold medallist Shevchuk stars at World Para Powerlifting Championships. InsideTheGames.biz. 30 November 2021.
5. Web site: Para Powerlifting – Women's Lightweight – Final Results. 4 August 2022. 4 August 2022. BOCCG.
6. Web site: Para Powerlifting – Women's Lightweight – Official Communication – Nigerian Athletes Disqualification. 4 August 2022. 4 August 2022. BOCCG.
7. Web site: Dubai 2023: Emotional victories for Onyinyechi and Degtyarev. International Paralympic Committee. 28 August 2023.
8. Web site: Paris 2024: Nigeria win first Gold medal as Onyinyechi Mark sets new World record. Pulse Sports. Hassan. Abdulsalam. 6 September 2024.
9. Web site: Paralympics: Onyinyechi Mark Wins Nigeria's First Gold Medal, Sets World Record. Nebianet. Usaini. Channels Television. 6 September 2024.