Powerlifting paralympics

2024 - 9 - 5

Wawira's Lift: A Personal Best But No Medal - The Powerlifting Journey Continues!

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Kenya's Hellen Wawira gives it her all at the Paralympics, setting a personal best yet missing the podium. What happened?

The Paralympics have always showcased extraordinary talent, and Kenya's own Hellen Wawira definitely brought her A-game during the Women’s 41 kg Final in Paris on September 4, 2024. With the world watching, Wawira, a two-time world powerlifting champion, stepped up to the plate with fierce determination, eager to lift not just weights, but her nation’s pride. Despite her efforts, she finished with a personal best of 101 kg, landing her in sixth place. It's a bittersweet home run, but that's the beauty of sports—every lift counts!

Wawira’s journey to the Paralympics has been nothing short of inspiring. Not only did she train relentlessly, but she also embraced the spirit of overcoming challenges while showcasing the power of perseverance. Though she didn’t early a podium finish this time, her determination and personal best indicates she's still a formidable force in the weightlifting arena. Plus, let’s not forget, the sixth position in such a competitive field is still commendable!

As the competition finishes, the high tension of the moment gives way to a celebration of achievements and personal growth. While medals symbolize victory, Wawira illustrates that lifting oneself beyond personal limits is a win in itself. Athletes like her remind us it's not always about the glittering gold, but the invaluable lessons learned in each lift—lessons that go beyond the mat and into life!

Interestingly, Hellen Wawira’s prowess spans back through her multiple accolades, making her a recognized face in the powerlifting community. With so many factors working against her, including fierce competition from other powerhouse nations, her sixth-place finish holds a lot of weight—literally! As she looks towards future competitions, the possibility of personal and professional growth remains bright.

Did you know that the Paralympics started as a small sports event for British World War II veterans? It has since grown into a global extravaganza celebrating the abilities of athletes with disabilities! Also, powerlifting itself was first introduced to the Paralympic Games in 1964, and continually strives to break barriers and lift spirits, one weight at a time!

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Paralympics: Kenyan Powerlifter Wawira misses out on medal (Daily Nation)

Hellen Kariuki of Kenya in action during the Powerlifting Women's 41 kg Final at the Porte de La Chapelle Arena, Paris, France on September 4, 2024.

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Powerlifter Wawira lifts personal best but finishes sixth in Paris (Citizen Digital)

Two-time world powerlifting champion Hellen Wawira Wednesday registered a personal best of 101kg in the women's under-41 kilograms to finish sixth at the ...

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Paris 2024 | Para powerlifting preview: The ones to watch on day two (International Paralympic Committee)

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Paris 2024 Paralympic Games | Para powerlifting: One world record ... (Olympic Channel)

Alex Adelaïde and Axel Bourlon, the two French representatives in today's different categories, could not do better than a sixth-place finish for the former ...

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Paris Paralympics 2024: 'Wait is over, weights are on,' Google ... (Livemint)

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Google Doodle commemorates Paralympic powerlifting event with ... (The Indian Express)

Google Doodle Today, Powerlifting: To commemorate the event on September 5, the Google Doodle shows a huge bird lifting a big baguette like a barbell.

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Paris 2024 Paralympics: China shines in powerlifting as Guo ... (Sportstar)

China's women dominated the first day of powerlifting at the Paris Paralympics as Guo Lingling improved her world record in the up to 45kg class on ...

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Google Doodle lifts spirits (and baguettes!) to highlight powerlifting ... (India Times)

Google's latest doodle celebrates the Paris 2024 Paralympics by featuring powerlifting, with its signature blue Summer Games bird lifting a baguette like a ...

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Paris Paralympics 2024: Google Doodle Celebrates Powerlifting ... (India.com)

New Delhi: In a sweet gesture, Google updated its doodle on September 5 commemorating the powerlifting event at the ongoing 2024 Paralympics in Paris, ...

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Paris Paralympics 2024: Google Doodle Celebrating Powerlifting ... (ABP Live)

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Paralympic Games Paris 2024: Google's Doodle lifts spirits with ... (The Economic Times)

Google has updated its doodle to celebrate the Powerlifting event at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. The doodle features a chicken lifting a loaf of ...

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Google Doodle celebrates Paralympics 2024 powerlifting with ... (Business Standard)

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Paralympics 2024: Google Doodle Celebrates Powerlifting (Jagran Josh)

Google Doodle celebrates Paralympic powerlifting, highlighting the strength and spirit of athletes competing at the 2024 Paris Games.

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Paris 2024: Third time lucky for Rehab Ahmed, Clara Fuentes makes ... (International Paralympic Committee)

Egyptian takes Games title after silver in Rio and Tokyo, Clara Fuentes makes Paralympic history for Venezuela.

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Venezuelan mother pushes her way to Paralympics record in ... (The Pioneer)

FILE -Venezuela's Clara Sarahy Fuentes Monasterio prepares to lift during women's 41kg powerlifting final at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, Thursday, Aug.

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Bakhtiar takes bronze at powerlifting: 2024 Paralympic Games (Tehran Times)

TEHRAN - Iran's para powerlifter Mohsen Bakhtiar won a bronze medal in the 2024 Paralympic Games on Thursday.

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Venezuela powerlifting champ and and new mother sets ... (Porterville Recorder)

PARIS (AP) — Venezuela's powerlifting champion didn't know when her hands would stop trembling after setting a Games record at the Paris Paralympics on ...

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Paris Paralympics 2024: Google Brings Back Day-Old Doodle To ... (ABP Live)

Google Doodle Today: Powerlifting competitions at the 2024 Summer Paralympics are taking place from September 4 to September 8 at the Porte de La Chapelle ...

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Lottie McGuinness fourth on Paralympic powerlifting debut (Leigh Journal)

Lottie McGuinness insists she's just getting started after making her Paralympic debut. Former England manager Gareth Southgate, in Paris to cheer on the team, ...

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Fatma Elyan Secures Silver Medal In Women's Powerlifting at the ... (Egyptian Streets)

Fatma Elyan, Egypt's powerlifting champion, secured a silver in the women's up to 67kg para powerlifting competition. Held at La Chapelle Arena, ...

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Venezuelan mother pushes her way to Paralympics record in ... (The Associated Press)

Venezuela's powerlifting champion doesn't know when her hands will stop trembling after setting a Games record at the Paris Paralympic.

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Egypt's Mohamed Elmenyawy Wins Gold in Powerlifting at ... (CairoScene)

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