Francisco Rebello de Andrade

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameFrancisco Manuel Vieira•Rebello de Andrade
Used nameFrancisco•Rebello de Andrade
Born16 August 1923 in Oeiras, Distrito de Lisboa (POR)
Died28 April 2021 in Alcabideche, Cascais, Distrito de Lisboa (POR)
Measurements175 cm
AffiliationsCN Cascais, Cascais (POR)
NOC Portugal
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

Francisco Rebello de Andrade took up sailing in the 1940s and competed at several editions of the World Championships, but his greatest moment on the international scene came at the 1952 Summer Olympics. There, alongside Joaquim Fiúza, he won a bronze medal in the Star Class tournament after having performed relatively consistently throughout the event.

Rebello de Andrade retired from active competition following this achievement, citing his desire to spend more time with his family and live a quiet life away from the spotlight. He continued to sail recreationally after the Games, however, and, by career, ran a handful of sailing schools that he founded.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1952 Summer Olympics Sailing POR Francisco Rebello de Andrade
Two Person Keelboat, Open (Olympic) Joaquim Fiuza 3 Bronze

Olympic family relations

Errata

Date of birth previously given as 15 July 1923; this is incorrect as per his family.