Nuno Mendes (rower)

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Nuno Mendes
Medal record
Representing Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal
Men's rowing
European Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2010 Montemor-o-Velho LM2x
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2011 Plovdiv LM2x
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2012 Varese LM2x

Nuno Mendes (born 10 May 1984 in Porto) is a Portuguese rower. He started competitive rowing in 1994 and currently represents Sporting Clube de Portugal. Competing in the lightweight double sculls category (LM2x) with Pedro Fraga, he finished in 5th place at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London and won two silver medals at the 2010 and 2012 European Rowing Championships.

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