Bose Omolayo (born 1 February 1989) is a Nigerian powerlifter.[1] She won the gold medal in the women's 79 kg event at the 2020 Summer Paralympics held in Tokyo, Japan.[2] A few months later, she won the gold medal in her event at the 2021 World Para Powerlifting Championships held in Tbilisi, Georgia.[3][4] At this event, she also set a new world record of 144 kg.[5]

Bose Omolayo
Personal information
Born (1989-02-01) 1 February 1989 (age 35)
Igbuzo, Nigeria
Weight74 kg (163 lb)
Sport
SportPowerlifting
Event+61 kg
Medal record
Representing  Nigeria
Women's Powerlifting
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2020 Tokyo 79 kg
Silver medal – second place 2024 Paris 79 kg
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2021 Tbilisi 79 kg
Commonwealth Games
Silver medal – second place 2014 Glasgow +61 kg
Silver medal – second place 2022 Birmingham Heavyweight
Updated on 23 January 2023

She competed in the women's +61 kg event at the 2014 Commonwealth Games where she won a silver medal.[6][7] She competed at the games again in 2022 where she won a silver medal in the women's heavyweight event.[8]

References

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  1. ^ "Glasgow 2014 profile". Archived from the original on 17 October 2014. Retrieved 11 October 2014.
  2. ^ Houston, Michael (29 August 2021). "D'andrea wins Brazil's first powerlifting gold at Tokyo 2020 Paralympics". InsideTheGames.biz. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  3. ^ "Tbilisi 2021: Bonnie Gustin and Bose Omolayo extend domination". Paralympic.org. 2 December 2021. Archived from the original on 2 December 2021. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
  4. ^ Morgan, Liam (2 December 2021). "Omolayo breaks world record to claim gold at World Para Powerlifting Championships". InsideTheGames.biz. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
  5. ^ "2021 World Para Powerlifting Championships Results Book" (PDF). Paralympic.org. Archived (PDF) from the original on 24 December 2021. Retrieved 24 December 2021.
  6. ^ "Nigeria win all four powerlifting golds at Glasgow 2014". www.paralympic.org.
  7. ^ "Silver Medalist Seeks Better Treatment". www.sportsdayonline.com. Archived from the original on 16 October 2014. Retrieved 11 October 2014.
  8. ^ "Para Powerlifting Medalists". Commonwealth Games - Birmingham 2022. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
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