Four years later Ejike and Omar met for the third time at a Paralympic Games , when thy both entered the 2016 Games in Rio . After London the International Paralympic Committee changed the powerlifting weight categories for both men and women , and the two competed in the women 's 61 kg division . The year previous Mexico 's Amalia Perez had set a world record in the 61 kg with a lift of 133 kg , which Ejike surpassed with her first lift of 135 kg . Omar had failed at 133 kg on her first lift , but was successful at the same weight on her second attempt . Ejike improved her lead with her second lift , setting her second world record of the day with a weight of 138 kg . Omar responded with a final lift of 140 kg , putting Ejike into silver medal place . With her final attempt Ejike succeeded with her third world record of the day , and the gold medal when she completed a lift of 142 kg to make her a three time gold medal winner . As well as her gold medal success , Ejike was also honoured at Rio by being selected by her country to be the flag bearer at the opening ceremony
opening ceremony
2016 Summer Paralympics opening ceremony
Lucy Ogechukwu Ejike