Bose Omolayo Biography
Bose Patricia Omolayo is a Nigerian powerlifter who has represented Nigeria in both national and international events. She has won three gold and one silver for Nigeria at international events.
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- Early Life and Education
- Career
- Personal Life
- Medal Record
- Net Worth
- Social Media Handles
- JOIN NB ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Bose Omolayo Biography
| Full Name | Bose Patricia Omolayo |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 1 February 1989 |
| Place of Birth | Lagos State, Nigeria |
| State of Origin | Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Weight | 74 kg (163 lb) |
| Sport | Powerlifting |
| Event(s) | +61 kg |
| Occupation | Hairdressing, Athlete |
| Net Worth | Unavailable |
| Social Media Handles | Instagram: boseomolayoweightlifternigeria |
Early Life and Education
Bose Omolayo was born on February 1, 1989, in the southwestern part of Nigeria.
Career
At the age of 15, Bose began working as a hairdresser in Lagos, Nigeria, and later opened her own salon. She subsequently made the decision in 2012 to concentrate on developing a para powerlifting career. In Tokyo, Japan, for the 2020 Summer Paralympics, she took first place in the women’s 79 kg competition. At the 2021 World Para Powerlifting Championships, which were held in Tbilisi, Georgia, a few months later, she took first place in her division. She also achieved a new weight-lifting record of 144 kg at this competition.
She competed at the 2014 Commonwealth Games, where she earned a silver medal in the women’s +61 kg competition. At the 2022 Commonwealth Games, she won a silver medal in the women’s heavyweight category.
Personal Life
Bose’s impairment is a result of the effects of polio. She also regarded former Nigerian Para powerlifter Victoria Nneji as the most influential person in her career.
Medal Record
Paralympic Games
- Gold medal – first place, 2020 Tokyo, 79 kg
World Championships
- Gold medal – first place, 2021 Tbilisi, 79 kg
Commonwealth Games
- Silver medal – second place, 2014 Glasgow +61 kg
- Silver medal – second place, 2022, Bringham, 79kg
Net Worth
Her current net worth is unavailable.
Social Media Handles
Instagram: boseomolayoweightlifternigeria
