About Fernando de Abreu
Born 1944. Fernando de Abreu is a Brazilian swimmer.
Fernando Nabuco de Abreu (born 22 June 1944 in São Paulo) is a former Olympic freestyle swimmer from Brazil, who participated at one Summer Olympics for his native country.
He was president of the Brazilian Cycling Confederation and CEO of São Paulo Stock Exchange.
He was the son of an Olympic athlete, the rower Fernando Nabuco de Abreu, and started swimming at the age of six, at Club Athletico Paulistano, where he always competed.
At 16 years of age, at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, he swam the 100-metre freestyle and the 4×100-metre medley, not reaching the finals.
He was Brazilian and South American champion and ended his swimming career at the age of 17. He was also a water polo player and sailor.
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Who is Fernando de Abreu?
Brazilian swimmer
When was Fernando de Abreu born?
Fernando de Abreu was born on 22 June 1944 in São Paulo.
What is Fernando de Abreu's occupation?
Fernando de Abreu is a swimmer.
What nationality is Fernando de Abreu?
Fernando de Abreu is Brazilian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fernando de Abreu. https://biography.guide/fernando-de-abreu-swimmer/
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