Rolland Ezuruike// (born 5 May 1976) is a Nigerian powerlifter.[1] He competed in the men's 72 kg event at the 2014 Commonwealth Games where he won a silver medal.[2][3] On 9 September 2016, he set a new paralympics record in the men's – 54kg category after lifting 200kg at the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.[4][5] He also competed in the men's – 54kg category at the 2015 African Games, where he also won gold.[6] Ezuruike improved his previous Commonwealth performance by winning gold in the men's lightweight powerlifting at the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast, Australia.[7]
.jpg) Rolland Ezuruike in 2016 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Born | 5 May 1976 Obowo, Nigeria |
| Weight | 50 kg (110 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Powerlifting |
| Event | 72 kg |
Medal record | |
| Updated on 10 April 2018 | |
References
edit- ^ "Glasgow 2014 profile". Retrieved 11 October 2014.
- ^ "Nigeria win gold, silver in powerlifting". Sydney Morning Herald. 3 August 2014.
- ^ Akhidenor, Victor (2 August 2014). "Medals galore for Team Nigeria in powerlifting". The Cable. Nigeria. Retrieved 14 October 2014.
- ^ "Powerlifters set new world records at Rio". Paralympic Games. 9 September 2016. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
- ^ "Roland Ezuruike wins gold medal, sets new Games record". Vanguard Newspaper. 9 September 2016. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
- ^ Amos Joseph (29 August 2016). "Meet Nigerian Flag-bearers At 2016 Paralympic Games". pageone.org. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
- ^ "Rolland Ezuruike". Athletes' profiles. Gold Coast 2018. Retrieved 10 April 2018.
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