Nelson Sardenberg

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Nelson Sardenberg
Medal record
Karate
Representing Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil
Pan American Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1999 Winnipeg Kumite
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2003 Santo Domingo Kumite
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2007 Rio de Janeiro Kumite

Nelson Luiz Bittencourt Sardenberg (born August 1, 1970 in Belo Horizonte) is a Brazilian karate fighter.

In 1999, Nelson was defeated on the final of the 1999 Pan American Games in Winnipeg by the American John Fonseca.

In 2002, fighting for the Pan-American Championship, Nelson had his jaw broken and required a surgical intervention. [1]

In 2003, Nelson was defeated by the American John Fonseca on the final of the 2003 Pan American Games in Santo Domingo. [2]

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