Fernando Sandoval

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameFernando Antônio•Sampaio Sandoval
Used nameFernando•Sandoval
Born18 November 1942 in São Paulo, São Paulo (BRA)
Died1 May 2020 in São Paulo, São Paulo (BRA)
Measurements180 cm / 80 kg
NOC Brazil

Biography

Fernando Antonio Sampaio Sandoval played water polo for Brazil at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics. He also helped Brazil win a silver medal at the 1967 Pan American Games. Sandoval played for Paulistano and Botafogo RJ until his 1969 retirement. He became a journalist, working in São Paulo for Istoé Magazine. Sandoval was a victim of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1968 Summer Olympics Water Polo (Aquatics) BRA Fernando Sandoval
Water Polo, Men (Olympic) Brazil 13

Special Notes