Joy Onaolapo

Joy Onaolapo (24 December 1982 in Sapele, Nigeria – July 2013) was a Nigerian champion Paralympic weightlifter (2012).[1] She won the gold medal in the 52 kg powerlifting category at the 2012 London games.

Joy Onaolapo
Personal information
Born24 December 1982 (1982-12-24)
Sapele, Nigeria
DiedJuly 2013 (2013-08) (aged 30)
Sport
Country Nigeria
SportParalympic powerlifting

Onaolapo was confirmed dead in July 2013 at the age of 30.[2] Nigerian former 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. "Nigerian Paralympics gold medalist confirmed dead". Premium Times. 3 August 2013. Retrieved 23 August 2019.
  3. "Onaolapo's death national loss - Jonathan - Vanguard News". Vanguard News. Retrieved 25 May 2015.


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