Fernando Lopes (21 November 1964 – 11 October 2020)[1][2] was an Angolan swimmer. He competed in the men's 4 × 100 metre medley relay at the 1980 Summer Olympics.[3] Lopes became the first ever flag bearer for Angola when he carried the flag in the 1980 opening ceremony.[4] At the age of 15, he was the youngest athlete in the delegation from Angola.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 21 November 1964 |
| Died | 11 October 2020 (aged 55) Luanda, Angola |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Swimming |
Lopes died in October 2020 at the age of 55.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c "Angola: Olympics - Angola's First Flag Bearer Dies". All Africa. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ "Fernando Lopes enluta desporto angolano". jornaldeangola. Archived from the original on 18 October 2020. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Fernando Lopes Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
- ^ "Flagbearers for Angola". olympedia.org. OlyMADMen. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
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