Orlando Amêndola

Orlando Amêndola (born 2 November 1899, date of death unknown) was an Olympic freestyle swimmer, Water polo player and rower from Brazil, who participated at one Summer Olympics for his native country.[2]

Orlando Amêndola
Personal information
Full nameOrlando Amêndola
Nationality Brazil
Born2 November 1899[1]
Brazil
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesFreestyle

He was one of the first Brazilians who participated at the Olympics.[3] At the 1920 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, the first time that Brazil participated in the Games, he swam the 100-metre freestyle, not reaching the finals. He also participated in the Water Polo, finishing fourth with the Brazil team.[2] Also participated in rowing.[3]

References

  1. Orlando Amêndola at Olympedia
  2. "Sports Reference Profile". Sports Reference. 2013. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved June 17, 2013.
  3. "ANTWERP 1920". COB (in Portuguese). 2013. Retrieved June 17, 2013.


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