Biography
Started: He took up the sport in 2006 at age 33 in Italy. (Athlete, 17 May 2016)
Reason: He was encouraged to try the sport by coach Giovanni Bruttomesso. He enjoys the complexity of the sport. (Athlete, 17 May 2016; rovigo.italiani.it, 27 Aug 2021)
Awards: In 2017 he received the Gold Collar for Sporting Merit from the prime minister of Italy. (poliziapenitenziaria.gov.it, 01 Jan 2019)
Additional Info: MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER
In 2018 he delivered a TEDx talk about his accident and career in Rovigo, Italy. (TEDx Talks YouTube channel, 15 Nov 2018)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateDecember 14, 1972
Place of ResidenceLIGNANO SABBIADORO
OccupationAthlete
EducationChemistry - University of Ferrara, Italy
Languages SpokenEnglish, Italian
CoachAlessandro Arcigli [national], ITA; Massimo Pischiutti [national]; Hwang Eunbit [national], KOR
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 5 | Singles - Class 1 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| 5 | Men's Team Class 1-2 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| 5 | Singles - Class 1 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| 5 | Men's Team Class 1-2 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| 5 | Singles - Class 1 | 2012 | London, GBR | |
| 5 | Men's Team Class 1-2 | 2012 | London, GBR | |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | Men's Team Class 1 | 2017 | Bratislava, SVK | |
| 3 | Singles - Class 1 | 2022 | Granada, ESP | |
| 3 | Singles - Class 1 | 2014 | Beijing, CHN | |
| 4 | Men's Team Class 1 | 2014 | Beijing, CHN | |
| 11 | Singles - Class 1 | 2018 | Lasko, SLO | |
