Ivory Nwokorie

Ivory Nwokorie MON is a Nigerian powerlifter who won the gold medal in the women's 44 kg weight class at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, England. She was banned for two years in 2013, after testing positive for Furosemide.

Ivory Nwokorie

Personal information
National team	Nigeria
Sport
Country	Nigeria
Sport	Powerlifting
Weight class	44 kg
Medal record Representing  Nigeria Women's powerlifting Paralympic Games London 44 kg
Updated on 5 November 2017.

Career

Ivory Nwokorie competed for Nigeria at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, England. After lifting 109 kilograms (240 lb), she won the gold medal. This was the second gold medal for Nigeria at the Games, which was more successful than at the 2012 Summer Olympics.[1][2] Upon her return to Nigeria, she was named a Member of the Order of the Niger, alongside each of the other Nigerian gold medallists from the 2012 Paralympics. They were also each awarded five million Nigerian naira by the government, due to their success.[3]

Nwokorie received a two year ban and a fine of €1,500, after submitting a positive sample on 23 February 2013 at the 5th Fazaa International Powerlifting Competition. The sample tested positive for Furosemide, and the ban meant she was unable to compete between 19 April 2013 and 18 April 2015.[4]

References

1. "Another Gold Medal for Nigeria at the London Paralympics Games as Ivory Nwokorie wins the Women's 44kg". CP Africa. 1 September 2012. Retrieved 5 November 2017.
2. Egbokhan, John (31 August 2012). "Nigeria: Ivory Wins Another Gold for the Country". Vangard. AllAfrica. Retrieved 5 November 2017.
3. "Jonathan orders withdrawal of National Honours from questionable recipients". Scan News. 18 September 2012. Retrieved 5 November 2017.
4. "Four powerlifters suspended after anti-doping rule violations". Paralympic.org. 31 July 2013. Retrieved 5 November 2017.