Pamela Fernandes

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Pamela Fernandes
Personal information
Born (1961-06-24) June 24, 1961 (age 64)
Needham, Massachusetts, USA
Sport
CountryFlag of the United States.svg United States
Sport Para cycling
Medal record
Para cycling
Representing Flag of the United States.svg United States
Paralympic Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2000 Sydney Mixed time trial tandem open
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg2000 SydneyMixed sprint tandem open
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1996 Atlanta Mixed time trial tandem open
World Track Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2002 AugsburgMixed time trial tandem open

Pamela "Pam" Fernandes (born June 24, 1961) is an American former Paralympic cyclist who competed at the 1996 and 2000 Summer Paralympics. She was the first Paralympian to win the US Olympic Spirit Award in 2001. [1] [2]

Fernandes was diagnosed with diabetes when she was four years old and became legally blind at 21 years old. [3]

References

  1. ↑ "Pamela Fernandes - IPC Profile". International Paralympic Committee. 20 December 2023.
  2. ↑ "Pamela Fernandes Biography". All American Speakers. 20 December 2023.
  3. ↑ "10 Famous Athletes with Diabetes". 4 All Family. 20 December 2023.
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