Biography
Started: He began swimming at age four in 2005 in Lignano Sabbiadoro, Italy. (Athlete, 09 Sep 2019)
Reason: He took up swimming as part of his rehabilitation at age four. He was later inspired by the 2012 Paralympic Games in London. "I have always had a passion for sport and have always dreamed of competing at high levels, but I have understood over the years that it takes commitment and a lot of sacrifice. Swimming allows you to prove who you are to others, even if you do not have use of legs or arms. You can give your best and get results." (finp.it, 20 Oct 2019; swim4lifemagazine.it, 12 Sep 2017; swimbiz.it, 22 May 2015)
Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (finp.it, 15 Mar 2024)
Awards: In 2023 he received the Hemingway Special Prize in Lignano Sabbiadoro, Italy. (finp.it, 21 Jun 2023)
In 2021 he received his third Collare d'Oro al Merito Sportivo [Golden Collar for Sporting Merit] from the Italian National Olympic Committee [CONI]. He previously received the award in 2017 and 2019. (Facebook page, 20 Dec 2021; Instagram profile, 15 Dec 2019)
In 2021 he was appointed Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic. (corriereromagna.it, 14 Dec 2021; ilgazzettino.it, 20 Nov 2021)
In 2021 he was presented with the Premio Albero d'Oro by the Italian Society of Orthopaedics and Trauma [SIOT]. (Facebook page, 10 Nov 2021; finp.it, 06 Nov 2021)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateAugust 3, 2001
Place of ResidenceBIBIONE
OccupationPolice Athlete
EducationLaw - University of Trieste, Italy
Languages SpokenEnglish, Italian
CoachMatteo Poli, from 2018
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 1 | 100m Freestyle - S6 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:03.71 |
| 2 | 4x100m Freestyle Relay - 34 Points | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 3:45.89 |
| 2 | 4x50m Freestyle Relay - 20 Points | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 2:21.45 |
| 2 | 400m Freestyle - S6 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 4:55.70 |
| 3 | 4x100m Medley Relay - 34 Points | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 4:11.20 |
| 10 | 50m Freestyle - S7 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 29.70 |
| 19 | 100m Backstroke - S6 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:27.90 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | 100m Freestyle - S6 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 1:02.98 |
| 1 | 4x100m Freestyle Relay - 34 Points | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 4:03.25 |
| 1 | 50m Freestyle - S6 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 28.59 |
| 1 | 100m Freestyle - S6 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 1:03.62 |
| 1 | 4x100m Freestyle Relay - 34 Points | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 4:02.53 |
| 1 | 400m Freestyle - S6 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 4:57.72 |
| 1 | 50m Freestyle - S6 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 29.16 |
| 1 | 4x100m Freestyle Relay - 34 Points | 2019 | London, GBR | 3:46.83 |
| 1 | 400m Freestyle - S6 | 2019 | London, GBR | 5:00.67 |
| 1 | 400m Freestyle - S6 | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 5:09.59 |
| 2 | 400m Freestyle - S6 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 4:56.30 |
| 2 | 100m Freestyle - S6 | 2019 | London, GBR | 1:05.54 |
| 2 | 4x50m Freestyle Relay - 20 Points | 2019 | London, GBR | 2:22.40 |
| 2 | 4x50m Medley Relay - 20 Points | 2019 | London, GBR | 2:40.92 |
| 2 | 50m Freestyle - S6 | 2019 | London, GBR | 29.92 |
| 2 | 4x100m Freestyle Relay - 34 Points | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 4:15.27 |
| 2 | 4x50m Freestyle Relay - 20 Points | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 2:44.36 |
| 3 | 100m Backstroke - S6 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 1:19.86 |
| 3 | 4x50m Freestyle Relay - 20 Points | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 2:39.75 |
| 3 | 100m Backstroke - S6 | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 1:22.18 |
| 3 | 100m Freestyle - S6 | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 1:08.11 |
| 4 | 50m Freestyle - S6 | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 31.47 |
| 6 | 50m Butterfly - S6 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 37.44 |
| 11 | 100m Backstroke - S6 | 2019 | London, GBR | 1:25.23 |
| 13 | 50m Butterfly - S6 | 2019 | London, GBR | 39.12 |
| Para Swimming European Open Championships | ||||
| 1 | 100m Freestyle - S6 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 1:03.04 |
| 1 | 400m Freestyle - S6 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 4:48.71 |
| 5 | 50m Freestyle - S7 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 29.01 |
| 6 | 100m Backstroke - S6 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 1:20.69 |
