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Fernanda Yara da Silva

Brazilian Paralympic athlete From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Fernanda Yara da Silva (born 15 August 1986) is a Brazilian Paralympic athlete who competes in international level events. She is a two-time Parapan American Games bronze medalist and has participated at the 2008 Summer Paralympics.[1][2][3]

FullnameFernanda Yara da Silva
Born (1986-08-15) 15 August 1986 (age 40)
HometownPetrolina, Brazil
Height162 cm (5 ft 4 in)
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Fernanda Silva
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Full nameFernanda Yara da Silva
Born (1986-08-15) 15 August 1986 (age 40)
Home townPetrolina, Brazil
Height162 cm (5 ft 4 in)
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Country Brazil
SportPara athletics
T47
Events
100 metres
200 metres
400 metres
Medal record
Women's para athletics
Representing  Brazil
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place2024 Paris400 m T47
World Championships
Gold medal – first place2024 Kobe400 m T47
Parapan American Games
Bronze medal – third place2019 Lima200 m T47
Bronze medal – third place2019 Lima400 m T47
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Personal life

Da Silva's left hand was amputated at birth due to myoma.

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