Márcio Fernandes (athlete)

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is da Costa and the second or paternal family name is Fernandes.
Marcio Fernandes
Personal information
Birth nameMarcio Miguel da Costa Fernandes
NationalityCaboverdiana
Born (1983-05-18) 18 May 1983 (age 41)
Funchal, Madeira, portugal
Sport
CountryCape Verde
SportAthletics
Event(s)Sprint
F44 javelin
TeamBedford &county UK
Coached byCarlos Fernandes
Achievements and titles
Paralympic finals2012
2016
Medal record
Track and field (athletics)
Representing  Cape Verde
IPC World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2015 Doha Javelin - F44
Silver medal – second place 2013 Lyon Javelin - F44
African Games
Gold medal – first place 2015 Brazzaville Javelin - T42/44
Silver medal – second place 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]

References

  1. ^ London 2012 page Archived 2012-08-29 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ "Athlete Bio". infostradasports.com. Archived from the original on 18 October 2018. Retrieved 19 August 2016.


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