Nigerian weightlifter Folashade Rafiatu Lawal narrowly missed out on a medal in the Women's 59kg event, finishing 5th with a total lift of 230kg.

Paris 2024: Rafiatu Lawal Finishes 5th in Women’s 59kg Weightlifting

August 8, 2024
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Nigerian weightlifter Folashade Rafiatu Lawal narrowly missed out on a medal in the Women’s 59kg event, finishing 5th with a total lift of 230kg.

Lawal fell short by 5kg of securing a spot on the podium.

Nigeria’s Rafiatu Lawal competes in the women’s -59kg weightlifting event during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. (Photo by MIGUEL MEDINA/AFP via Getty Images)

Despite the setback, Lawal delivered an impressive performance, setting a new personal best in the Clean & Jerk by lifting 5kg more than her previous record.

As the reigning Commonwealth champion, Lawal remains a strong contender for the upcoming Olympics, where she is expected to be a key competitor.

Tunde Williams

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Paris 2024: Rafiatu Lawal Finishes 5th in Women’s 59kg Weightlifting

Nigerian weightlifter Folashade Rafiatu Lawal narrowly missed out on a medal in the Women’s 59kg event, finishing 5th with a total lift of 230kg.

Lawal fell short by 5kg of securing a spot on the podium.

Nigeria’s Rafiatu Lawal competes in the women’s -59kg weightlifting event during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. (Photo by MIGUEL MEDINA/AFP via Getty Images)

Despite the setback, Lawal delivered an impressive performance, setting a new personal best in the Clean & Jerk by lifting 5kg more than her previous record.

Paris 2024: Rafiatu Lawal Finishes 5th in Women’s 59kg Weightlifting

Nigerian weightlifter Folashade Rafiatu Lawal narrowly missed out on a medal in the Women’s 59kg event, finishing 5th with a total lift of 230kg.

Lawal fell short by 5kg of securing a spot on the podium.

Despite the setback, Lawal delivered an impressive performance, setting a new personal best in the Clean & Jerk by lifting 5kg more than her previous record.

As the reigning Commonwealth champion, Lawal remains a strong contender for the upcoming Olympics, where she is expected to be a key competitor.

Tunde Williams

Women's Football

Paris 2024: Rafiatu Lawal Finishes 5th in Women’s 59kg Weightlifting

Nigerian weightlifter Folashade Rafiatu Lawal narrowly missed out on a medal in the Women’s 59kg event, finishing 5th with a total lift of 230kg.

Lawal fell short by 5kg of securing a spot on the podium.

Despite the setback, Lawal delivered an impressive performance, setting a new personal best in the Clean & Jerk by lifting 5kg more than her previous record.

As the reigning Commonwealth champion, Lawal remains a strong contender for the upcoming Olympics, where she is expected to be a key competitor.

Tunde Williams

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