Biography
Started: He took up Para canoe sprint in 2022, nine months after his accident. He had first tried canoeing at age 13 and has also coached the sport. (luce.lanazione.it, 17 Jan 2022; art4sport.org, 01 Jan 2022 )
Reason: "I took part in the national camp in Castel Gandolfo to meet other athletes with an impairment. There were three of us: me, an athlete from Rome, and a girl from Trieste. We met the coach Stefano Porcu. I was elated. I felt like a child getting his first bicycle." (luce.lanazione.it, 17 Jan 2022 )
Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (livornotoday.it, 10 May 2024)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateNovember 4, 1998
Place of ResidenceLIVORNO
OccupationArmed Forces Athlete
Languages SpokenItalian
CoachStefano Porcu [national]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICF Paracanoe World Championships | ||||
| 4 | Kayak Single 200m - KL2 | 2024 | Szeged, HUN | 43.83 |
| 5 | Kayak Single 200m - KL2 | 2022 | Halifax, NS, CAN | 44.63 |
| 7 | Kayak Single 200m - KL2 | 2023 | Duisburg, GER | 42.282 |
| European Championships | ||||
| 2 | Kayak Single 200m - KL2 | 2024 | Szeged, HUN | 44.188 |
| 4 | Kayak Single 200m - KL2 | 2023 | Montemor-o-Velho, POR | 44.035 |
| 4 | Kayak Single 200m - KL2 | 2022 | Oberschleissheim, GER | 43.178 |
