Fernando Costa facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 29 April 1985 Porto, Portugal |
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Weight | 58 kg (128 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Strokes | Freestyle |
| Club | Leixões Sport Clube |
| College team | Wayne State University (U.S.) |
| Coach | José Baltar Leite |
Fernando Eurico de Barros Oliveira da Fonseca e Costa, also known as Fernando Costa, is a former swimmer from Portugal. He was born on April 29, 1985. Fernando was a specialist in long-distance freestyle swimming. He competed in the Olympic Games twice! He also holds the Portuguese record for the 1500-meter freestyle race. He set this record at a big sports event in Bangkok, Thailand, in 2007.
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About Fernando Costa
Fernando Costa is a talented athlete who dedicated his career to swimming. He is known for his skill in freestyle events, especially longer distances. These races require a lot of stamina and speed.
Olympic Journey
Fernando Costa proudly represented Portugal in two Olympic Games. The Olympics are the world's biggest sports competition. He competed in the 1500-meter freestyle event at both Games.
Athens 2004 Olympics
Fernando first joined the Portuguese Olympic team when he was 19 years old. This was for the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. He swam in the men's 1500-meter freestyle race. He finished his heat in 15 minutes and 32.55 seconds. Overall, he placed twenty-first in the competition.
Beijing 2008 Olympics
Fernando went to the Olympics again in 2008. This time, it was the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. He had to swim a very fast time to qualify for the Games. He achieved this special time at a competition in Bangkok, Thailand. In Beijing, he competed against six other swimmers in his heat. He finished his race in 15 minutes and 26.21 seconds. Fernando placed twenty-ninth overall in the preliminary races. He did not advance to the final round.
Life After Swimming
After his professional swimming career, Fernando Costa continued to be involved in sports. He was a member of the swimming team at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, in the United States. He also worked there as a student assistant coach for the swimming team. Fernando studied nutrition and food science at Wayne State University.
