Joy Onaolapo

Joy Onaolapo (24 December 1982 in Sapele, Nigeria – July 2013) was a Nigerian champion Paralympic weightlifter (2012).^[1] She won the gold medal in the 52 kg powerlifting category at the 2012 London games.

Joy Onaolapo

Personal information
Born	24 December 1982 (1982-12-24) Sapele, Nigeria
Died	July 2013 (2013-08) (aged 30)
Sport
Country	Nigeria
Sport	Paralympic powerlifting

Onaolapo was confirmed dead in July 2013 at the age of 30.^[2] Nigerian former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan described "the death of the Nigerian Paralympian gold medallist, Mrs. Joy Onaolapo as a big loss to the nation."^[3] Coach Ijeoma Iheriobim, "has described late Onaolapo as a committed and diligent athlete."^[2]