London 2012 Paralympics: Nigeria’s Adesokan Wins 1st Gold, Breaks World Record

[Emmy Baba]

Yakubu Adesokan has won the first gold medal for Nigeria in the on-going Paralympic Games in London.

The 33 year-old did it in style by breaking the world record in the men's 48 category by lifting 178 kg, which is over three times his body weight!

Go Yakubu!