About Orlando Amêndola
Lived 1899 – 1974 (aged 74). Orlando Amêndola was a Brazilian water polo player, swimmer and rower.
Orlando Amêndola (2 November 1899 – 10 May 1974) was an Olympic freestyle swimmer, water polo player, and rower from Brazil, who participated at one Summer Olympics for his native country.
He was an athlete at Clube de Regatas Boqueirão do Passeio, where he practiced swimming, water polo, and rowing.
He started playing polo in 1916 and quickly became a skilled player. In 1918, he was Rio de Janeiro's champion of the 100 meters freestyle. At the 1920 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, the first time that Brazil participated in the Games, he swam the 100-metre freestyle, not reaching the finals. He also participated in the water polo, finishing fourth with the Brazil team. He also participated in rowing.
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Who was Orlando Amêndola?
Brazilian swimmer
When was Orlando Amêndola born?
Orlando Amêndola was born on 2 November 1899 in Rio de Janeiro.
When did Orlando Amêndola die?
Orlando Amêndola died on 10 May 1974 in Rio de Janeiro.
What was Orlando Amêndola's occupation?
Orlando Amêndola was a water polo player, swimmer and rower.
What nationality was Orlando Amêndola?
Orlando Amêndola was Brazilian.
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