Marcio Fernandes
Cape Verdean athlete
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| Intro | Cape Verdean athlete | |
| A.K.A. | Márcio Fernandes | |
| A.K.A. | Márcio Fernandes | |
| Places | Portugal Cape Verde | |
| is | Athlete | |
| Work field | Sports | |
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| Birth | 18 May 1983, Portugal, Portugal | |
| Age | 41 years | |
| Star sign | Taurus |
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Biography
Márcio Miguel da Costa Fernandes (born 18 May 1983) is a Paralympic athlete who has represented Cape Verde at both the 2012 and the 2012 Summer Paralympics. He was born in Portugal to Cape Verdean parents. He lost his leg in a car accident at age 10. He is the first Cape Verdean athlete to participate at a Paralympic Games on merit rather than invitation.