 Fernandes at the 2016 Summer Olympics | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Portuguese |
| Born | 8 September 1983 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Canoeing |
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He competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, in the men's K-4 1000 metres. [1]
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