Fernanda Yara da Silva

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

Fernanda Silva
Personal information
Full nameFernanda Yara da Silva
Born (1986-08-15) 15 August 1986
Curionópolis, Brazil
Home townPetrolina, Brazil
Height162 cm (5 ft 4 in)
Sport
Country Brazil
SportPara athletics
Disability classT47
Event(s)100 metres
200 metres
400 metres
Medal record
Women's para athletics
Representing  Brazil
Parapan American Games
2019 Lima200m T47
2019 Lima400m T47

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

References
  1. "Fernanda Silva - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. 11 November 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. "Medalhista no Parapan de Lima, atleta de Petrolina vive momento especial no esporte" [Medalist in Parapan de Lima, athlete from Petrolina lives a special moment in sport]. globoesporte.globo.com (in Portuguese). 6 September 2019. Fernanda Yara da Silva{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. "Paratleta Fernanda atuou em várias modalidades e se encontrou no atletismo" [Para athlete Fernanda worked in various sports and met in athletics]. radiopoliesportiva.com.br (in Portuguese). 25 November 2019. Fernanda Yara da Silva{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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