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. 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
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