Fatma Omar
Egyptian powerlifter
About Fatma Omar
Born 1973. Fatma Omar is an Egyptian powerlifter.
Fatma Omar (born 17 November 1973) is an Egyptian powerlifter competing in the -56 kg category. She is a dominant power in her sport, winning gold in her event in four Summer Paralympics, and another four gold medals at the IPC Powerlifting World Championships.
Personal history Omar was born in Cairo, Egypt in 1973. At the age of one she was contracted polio, which resulted in spinal damage. Ejike took the lead in the first round with a lift of 135 kg but she was unable to better this attempt, while Omar improved her record from Beijing with a final lift of 142 kg taking her fourth gold medal. 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.
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Who is Fatma Omar?
Egyptian powerlifter
When was Fatma Omar born?
Fatma Omar was born on 17 November 1973 in Cairo.
What is Fatma Omar's occupation?
Fatma Omar is a powerlifter.
What nationality is Fatma Omar?
Fatma Omar is Egyptian.
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