Biography
Started: He began swimming at age four, and started high performance training at age 14. (teateinforma.com, 22 Sep 2016; paralympic.org, 25 Jun 2016)
Reason: He tried football, basketball, and athletics before following his father into swimming. He was inspired after hearing his father's stories about travelling and competing in international swimming events. "He shared some great stories with me. I was so amazed that I wanted to have that life too." (redaccionrosario.com, 01 Aug 2016; paralympic.org, 25 Jun 2016)
Ambition: To win gold at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (Instagram profile, 16 Mar 2022; conclusion.com.ar, 29 Sep 2021)
Awards: He was a torch bearer at the 2022 Youth South American Games in Rosario, Argentina. (Instagram profile, 20 Apr 2022; viapais.com.ar, 20 Apr 2022)
In 2021 he received the Olimpia de Plata [Silver Olympia] Award as Best Para Swimmer of the Year in Argentina. (marcadeportiva.com, 14 Dec 2021)
A plaque with his name was unveiled on the 'Paseo de los Olimpicos' [Olympians' Promenade] in Rosario, Argentina. The honour was in recognition of his performance at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. (Facebook page, 22 Apr 2020; conclusion.com.ar, 23 Dec 2016)
He was flag bearer for Argentina at the closing ceremony of the 2014 Para South American Games in Santiago, Chile. (redaccionrosario.com, 01 Aug 2016)
Additional Info: BOOK
In 2022 he published a children's book titled 'Una medalla para Aurora' [A medal for Aurora]. He co-wrote the book, which is dedicated to his daughter, alongside author Lorena La Terza. "I am very happy to have the chance to write a children's book about my life. I would like to take these books to all schools and clubs of my province [Santa Fe in Argentina], so all children can realise that a person with an impairment can do everything. I have no doubts about it, this book is more than a book. I'm sure it can change lives with its message." (Instagram profile, 25 Apr 2022; aadeporte.com.ar, 21 Apr 2022)
Sporting Relatives: His father Fernando Carlomagno represented Argentina in swimming and competed at the Paralympic Games in 1996, 2000, and 2004. His mother Mirna has coached the Argentinian national Para athletics team. (SportsDeskOnline, 02 May 2019; brujulacomunicacion.com, 04 Sep 2016; redaccionrosario.com, 01 Aug 2016)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateAugust 13, 1993
Place of ResidenceMADRID
OccupationAthlete
EducationTeaching
Languages SpokenSpanish
CoachDario Carreras [club]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 2 | 100m Backstroke - S7 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:08.83 |
| 6 | 100m Backstroke - S8 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 1:07.33 |
| 8 | 200m Individual Medley - SM7 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 2:41.55 |
| 9 | 100m Breaststroke - SB7 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 1:32.58 |
| 10 | 100m Breaststroke - SB6 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:27.53 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 2 | 100m Backstroke - S8 | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 1:08.67 |
| 2 | 4x100m Medley Relay - 34 Points | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 4:44.05 |
| 3 | 100m Backstroke - S8 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 1:10.91 |
| 3 | 100m Backstroke - S7 | 2019 | London, GBR | 1:09.69 |
| 3 | 4x100m Freestyle Relay - 34 Points | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 4:19.46 |
| 4 | 100m Breaststroke - SB7 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 1:28.24 |
| 6 | 100m Backstroke - S8 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 1:11.08 |
| 7 | 100m Backstroke - S8 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 1:11.27 |
| 7 | 100m Backstroke - S8 | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | 1:12.72 |
| 8 | 200m Individual Medley - SM8 | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | DSQ |
| 8 | 4x100m Medley Relay - 34 Points | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 4:45.94 |
| ParaPan American Games | ||||
| 1 | 100m Backstroke - S8 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 1:10.35 |
