Nigeria, Aug. 4 -- Nigeria's remarkable outing at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games was not only about winning medals. The country's athletes also set three of the six world records recorded during the Games, organisers confirmed on Monday

The record-breaking performances came from Rita Ferdinand, Folashade Oluwafemiayo and Goodness Nwachukwu, who all produced historic displays on their way to gold medals.

The first world record came on 24 July at the SEC Armadillo, where Rita Ferdinand lifted 158kg to win the women's up to 79kg para powerlifting event.

Later that same day, Nigeria celebrated another world record as Folashade Oluwafemiayo lifted 175kg in the women's over-86 kg category.

The lift earned her another Commonwealth Games...