Biography
Started: He was invited to try Para swimming by coach Vincenzo Allocco in Portici, Italy. (ilriformista.it, 02 Aug 2021)
Reason: "I loved playing football but could not practise it, so I decided to dedicate myself to swimming. Swimming represents freedom for me because in the water there are no barriers. I can share my situation with other young people who are also faced with impairments and challenges. I was looking for something I could stand out in and show that anyone, in the right environment, can bring out their qualities. Sport can help make a person their best self." (informareonline.com, 02 Jul 2021; ilmattino.it, 07 Jul 2018)
Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (informareonline.com, 12 Aug 2023)
Additional Info: OTHER ACTIVITIES
He has served as a volunteer for UNITALSI Napoli in Italy, which offers help and support for people with illnesses and impairments. (ilriformista.it, 02 Aug 2021)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateNovember 27, 1995
Place of ResidenceNAPLES
OccupationAthlete
EducationInformation Technology
Languages SpokenItalian
CoachRiccardo Vernole [national], ITA; Vincenzo Allocco, ITA; Francesca Allocco, ITA
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 5 | 50m Breaststroke - SB2 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:08.55 |
| 7 | 150m Individual Medley - SM3 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 3:28.43 |
| 11 | 50m Freestyle - S3 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 58.80 |
| 12 | 50m Backstroke - S3 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:03.64 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 3 | 150m Individual Medley - SM3 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 3:29.03 |
| 3 | 50m Breaststroke - SB2 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 1:07.06 |
| 4 | 50m Breaststroke - SB2 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 1:06.59 |
| 5 | 150m Individual Medley - SM3 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 3:23.84 |
| Para Swimming European Open Championships | ||||
| 2 | 50m Breaststroke - SB2 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 1:05.71 |
| 6 | 150m Individual Medley - SM3 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 3:26.42 |
| 9 | 50m Freestyle - S3 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 52.33 |
