Fernando Lopes (swimmer)

Fernando Lopes (21 November 1964 – 11 October 2020)^[1][2] was an Angolan swimmer. He competed in the men's 4 × 100 metre medley relay at the 1980 Summer Olympics.^[3] Lopes became the first ever flag bearer for Angola when he carried the flag in the 1980 opening ceremony.^[4] At the age of 15, he was the youngest athlete in the delegation from Angola.^[1] After his athletic career, he worked in the aviation industry.^[5]

Fernando Lopes

Personal information
Born	(1964-11-21)21 November 1964
Died	11 October 2020(2020-10-11) (aged 55) Luanda, Angola
Sport
Sport	Swimming

Lopes died in October 2020 at the age of 55.^[1]