| Joy Onaolapo | |
| Birth Place: | Sapele, Nigeria |
| Sport: | Paralympic powerlifting |
Joy Onaolapo (24 December 1982 in Sapele, Nigeria - July 2013) was a Nigerian champion Paralympic weightlifter (2012).[1] She won the gold medal in the 52 kg powerlifting category at the 2012 London games.
Onaolapo was confirmed dead in July 2013 at the age of 30.[2] Nigerian former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan described "the death of the Nigerian Paralympian gold medallist, Mrs. Joy Onaolapo as a big loss to the nation."[3] Coach Ijeoma Iheriobim, "has described late Onaolapo as a committed and diligent athlete."[2]