Adijat Adenike Olarinoye who hails from Ile-Ogbo (Olode’s compound), Osun State represented Nigeria as a Weightlifter has won 3 Gold Medals in the women’s Weightlifting 55kg event on March 11, 2024 at the 13th African Games in Ghana.
Ile-Ogbo-born Weightlifter, Adijat Adenike Olarinoye, representing Team Nigeria, has cemented her legacy in the world of weightlifting by clinching three gold medals in the women’s 55kg category at the ongoing 13th African Games in Ghana.
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Her recent triumph saw her dominate her weight class, claiming all the gold medals on offer with impressive lifts:
Total Weight Lifted: 185kg
Snatch: 80kg
Clean & Jerk: 105kg
This outstanding achievement not only adds to Olarinoye’s already impressive resume but also solidifies her position as a force to be reckoned with in the weightlifting world.
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Prior to her exceptional performance at the 13th African Games, Olarinoye made headlines by winning Nigeria’s first-ever medal in the women’s 55kg Weightlifting event at the Commonwealth Games in 2022.
The 13th African Games, which kicked off on March 8 and will continue until March 23, 2024, have provided a platform for athletes like Olarinoye to showcase their skills on a continental stage, inspiring generations and leaving a lasting impact on the world of sports.
