Nigeria’s Folashade Oluwafemiayo breaks World Powerlifting record again

Nigeria’s powerlifting star, Folashade Oluwafemiayo, has once again made history, shattering her own world record in the women’s 86kg category at the World Powerlifting Championships held in Cairo, Egypt.

The 38-year-old champion lifted an incredible 168kg — one kilogram more than her previous world record of 167kg — to clinch the gold medal and reaffirm her dominance in global powerlifting.

Folashade Oluwafemiayo breaks World Powerlifting record again

Oluwafemiayo’s record-breaking feat marks her fourth World Championship title, adding to an already glittering career that includes two Paralympic gold medals. Her latest victory also represents the heaviest lift ever recorded in her weight class, a testament to her unmatched consistency and strength.

Her triumph in Cairo not only cements her place as one of Nigeria’s most successful athletes but also reinforces the country’s reputation as a powerhouse in world powerlifting.

Oluwafemiayo continues to inspire a generation of athletes through her resilience, discipline, and drive to keep pushing boundaries. With her latest world record, she once again proves that greatness knows no limits.