Fernando Fernandes

Fernando Fernandes was a decathlete and hurdler who competed at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics. He was also entered in the 400 hurdles at the 1948 Olympics but did not start. Fernandes won 37 Spanish titles and set 40 national records, with 12 in the 110 metre hurdles, 5 in the 400 metre hurdles, and 6 in the decathlon. His national titles included 5 in the 110 hurdles, 12 in the 400 hurdles, 5 in the high jump, and 8 in the decathlon. Fernandes also competed at the 1954 European Championships in the decathlon, placing 15th, and competed in nine other internationals for Spain. He later became an athletics coach.

Personal Bests: 400H – 53.7 (1951); Dec – 6281 (1951).