Fernando Pimenta

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games • Other
SexMale
Full nameFernando Ismael•Fernandes Pimenta
Used nameFernando•Pimenta
Born13 August 1989 in Viana do Castelo, Distrito de Viana do Castelo (POR)
Measurements178 cm / 82 kg
AffiliationsClube Náutico, Ponte de Lima (POR) / SL Benfica, Lisboa (POR)
NOC Portugal
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 1
Total 2

Biography

Fernando Pimenta had the following podium finishes at the Flatwater World Championships: 2nd 2010 K2 500 m (with João Ribeiro), 2nd 2014 K4 1000 m (with Emanuel Silva, João Ribeiro, and David Fernandes), 3rd 2015 K1 1000 m.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
2012 Summer Olympics Canoe Sprint (Canoeing) POR Fernando Pimenta
Kayak Doubles, 200 metres, Men (Olympic) Emanuel Silva DNS
Kayak Doubles, 1,000 metres, Men (Olympic) Emanuel Silva 2 Silver
2016 Summer Olympics Canoe Sprint (Canoeing) POR Fernando Pimenta
Kayak Singles, 1,000 metres, Men (Olympic) 5
Kayak Fours, 1,000 metres, Men (Olympic) Portugal 6
2020 Summer Olympics Canoe Sprint (Canoeing) POR Fernando Pimenta
Kayak Singles, 1,000 metres, Men (Olympic) 3 Bronze

Other participations

Games Role NOC As
2012 Summer Olympics Flagbearer at the Closing Ceremony POR Fernando Pimenta

Special Notes