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Fernando SANTOS
Sport Swimming
NOC Brazil   
GenderMen
Born24 Feb 1988 in Presidente Prudente, BRA
 Human Interest 
Further Personal Information
Occupation
Coach
Residence
Presidente Prudente, BRA
General Interest
Injuries
In 2016 he underwent surgery to removed a nodule on his thyroid gland. He also underwent surgeries on both of his shoulders. He was out of training for seven months. (blog.hammerhead.com.br, 24 Jul 2017)
Further Personal Information
Languages
Portuguese
General Interest
Other information
BOOK
In 2019 he and eleven other authors published a book named 'Atitude' [Attitude] in which they tell their personal stories. (sinomarcalmona.com.br, 23 Jun 2019; Instagram profile, 19 May 2019)

SWIMMING CAMPS
In 2016, while he was recovering from multiple surgeries, he gave training clinics to children in his hometown of Presidente Prudente, Brazil. "I had some options to enroll in some big clubs but I decided to return to my hometown to help spread the sport." (blog.hammerhead.com.br, 24 Jul 2017)
Sport Specific Information
When and where did you begin this sport?
He began swimming at age eight in Presidente Prudente, Brazil.

 Competition Highlights
World Championships
Rank Year Venue Event Result
Heats 2013 Barcelona, ESP 100m Freestyle 49.71
7 2013 Barcelona, ESP 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay 3:14.45
Heats 2013 Barcelona, ESP 4 x 200m Freestyle Relay 7:15.97
World Championships Short Course
Rank Year Venue Event Result
Heats 2014 Doha, QAT 200m Backstroke 1:56.23
6 2014 Doha, QAT 4 x 200m Freestyle Relay 6:54.53
Heats 2012 Istanbul, TUR 200m Freestyle 1:45.11
Heats 2012 Istanbul, TUR 100m Freestyle 48.56
8 2012 Istanbul, TUR 4 x 200m Freestyle Relay  DSQ
6 2012 Istanbul, TUR 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay 3:10.72
Heats 2010 Dubai, UAE 200m Freestyle 1:45.52
8 2010 Dubai, UAE 4 x 200m Freestyle Relay 7:06.19
World Cup Short Course
Rank Year Venue Event Result
7 2012 Moscow, RUS 100m Freestyle 48.52
5 2012 Moscow, RUS 200m Freestyle 1:46.30
7 2012 Stockholm, SWE 100m Freestyle 48.21
6 2012 Stockholm, SWE 200m Freestyle 1:46.08
7 2012 Stockholm, SWE 200m Backstroke 1:58.72