Biography
Started: He took up the sport at age 15 in Argentina. (Athlete, 20 Aug 2021)
Reason: "Before the accident [that caused his impairment] I spent all day playing football. I also did taekwondo and played table tennis, I loved all sports. After the accident I said I wanted to continue. My spirit was the same as before. There were options, such as wheelchair basketball, but I did not enjoy it. One day I went to an organised sports event for children and teenagers. I signed up for the table tennis tournament and won it, playing with a Mickey Mouse bat. And that's how I started. It is a difficult sport to play but lots of fun." (buenosaires.gob.ar, 01 Jun 2020; Athlete, 26 Aug 2012)
Ambition: To win gold at the Paralympic Games. (Athlete, 20 Aug 2021)
Awards: In 2021 he was named Distinguished Personality of the municipality of Ituizango in Argentina. (vivieloeste.com.ar, 27 Oct 2021)
Additional Info: OCCUPATION
He is a professor at the National University of La Matanza in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He has also taught at other universities such as the Catholic University of Argentina [UCA] and National University of Lujan. (buenosaires.gob.ar, 01 Jun 2020; Facebook profile, 16 Mar 2021; sunrisemedical.co.uk, 06 Jul 2020; vivieloeste.com.ar, 27 Oct 2021)
FURTHER EDUCATION
He has a master's degree in superior education management. (Athlete, 20 Aug 2021)
Sporting Relatives: His wife Abigail Hermo is a journalist who works for an Argentinian television station. (Athlete, 20 Aug 2021)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateJanuary 20, 1984
Place of ResidenceITUZAINGO
OccupationAthlete, Lecturer
EducationPhysical Education - National University of La Matanza, Buenos Aires, ARG
Languages SpokenEnglish, Spanish
CoachAlejandra Gabaglio [national], ARG; Santiago Romero [national]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 5 | Men's Team Class 3 | 2012 | London, GBR | |
| 9 | Singles - Class 3 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| 9 | Men's Team Class 4-5 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| 9 | Singles - Class 3 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| 9 | Men's Team Class 4-5 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| 9 | Singles - Class 3 | 2012 | London, GBR | |
| World Championships | ||||
| 5 | Men's Doubles Class 8 M | 2022 | Granada, ESP | |
| 5 | Doubles Class 10 X | 2022 | Granada, ESP | |
| 5 | Singles - Class 3 | 2014 | Beijing, CHN | |
| 5 | Men's Team Class 5 | 2014 | Beijing, CHN | |
| 5 | Men's Team Class 3 | 2010 | Gwangju, KOR | |
| 9 | Singles - Class 3 | 2022 | Granada, ESP | |
| 9 | Men's Team Class 5 | 2017 | Bratislava, SVK | |
| 13 | Singles - Class 3 | 2018 | Lasko, SLO | |
| 21 | Singles - Class 3 | 2010 | Gwangju, KOR | |
| 21 | Singles - Class 3 | 2006 | Montreux, SUI | |
| 33 | Men's Open Wheelchair | 2010 | Gwangju, KOR | |
| ParaPan American Games | ||||
| 3 | Singles - Class 3 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | |
| 3 | Doubles XD10 X | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | |
| 5 | Doubles MD8 M | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | |
