Egbert Fernandes

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameEgbert Carmo•Fernandes
Used nameEgbert•Fernandes
Born25 June 1941 in Kisumu, Kisumu (KEN)
Died6 November 2014 in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory (AUS)
Measurements170 cm / 65 kg
NOC Kenya

Biography

Egbert Fernandes competed for Kenya in hockey at three Olympics – 1960, 1964, and 1968. He made his international début in 1958 when he played against England in Nairobi. He was a member of the Kenyan team that toured India in April 1964, even defeating them, 3-0, in one match, with Fernandes scoring two goals. He played for Goan Institute in Nairobi and was a member of the team that won the 1961 D’Souza Gold Cup.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1960 Summer Olympics Hockey KEN Egbert Fernandes
Hockey, Men (Olympic) Kenya 8
1964 Summer Olympics Hockey KEN Egbert Fernandes
Hockey, Men (Olympic) Kenya 6
1968 Summer Olympics Hockey KEN Egbert Fernandes
Hockey, Men (Olympic) Kenya 8

Olympic family relations