Márcio Fernandes (athlete)

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Marcio Fernandes
Personal information
Birth nameMarcio Miguel da Costa Fernandes
NationalityCaboverdiana
Born (1983-05-18) 18 May 1983 (age 40)
Funchal, Madeira, portugal
Sport
CountryCape Verde
SportAthletics
Event(s)Sprint
F44 javelin
TeamBedford &county UK
Coached byCarlos Fernandes
Achievements and titles
Paralympic finals 2012
2016
Medal record
Track and field (athletics)
Representing Flag of Cape Verde.svg  Cape Verde
IPC World Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2015 Doha Javelin - F44
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2013 Lyon Javelin - F44
African Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2015 Brazzaville Javelin - T42/44
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2015 Brazzaville Discus - T43/44

Márcio Miguel da Costa Fernandes (born 18 May 1983) is a Paralympic athlete who has represented Cape Verde at both the 2012 and the 2012 Summer Paralympics. [1] He was born in Portugal to Cape Verdean parents. He lost his leg in a car accident at age 10. He is the first Cape Verdean athlete to participate at a Paralympic Games on merit rather than invitation. [2]

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References

  1. London 2012 page Archived 2012-08-29 at the Wayback Machine
  2. "Athlete Bio". infostradasports.com. Retrieved 19 August 2016.