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Nigeria has won a third medal at the ongoing Paralympic events in Rio, Brazil.
Oyema won a silver medal in the women’s -55 kg event of the competition after finishing second with a lift of 127 kg in the nine-athlete event.
Her first attempt at 127 kg was a failed one, but she got it right in her second attempt, while her third attempt which was at 130 kg was also unsuccessful.
Amalia Perez of Mexico was however successful as her 130 kg lift earned her the gold medal, as well as new Paralympic and world records in the event.
Xiao Cuijuan of China finished third with a lift of 115 kg to win the bronze medal.
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Oyema won a silver medal in the women’s -55 kg event of the competition after finishing second with a lift of 127 kg in the nine-athlete event.
Her first attempt at 127 kg was a failed one, but she got it right in her second attempt, while her third attempt which was at 130 kg was also unsuccessful.
Amalia Perez of Mexico was however successful as her 130 kg lift earned her the gold medal, as well as new Paralympic and world records in the event.
Xiao Cuijuan of China finished third with a lift of 115 kg to win the bronze medal.
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