Biography
Started: He took up the sport in 2014. (cremonasport.it, 13 Mar 2024)
Reason: He started various sporting activities to challenge himself following his accident before he met coach Nicola Cervati from the Canottieri Leonida Bissolati club. "There was someone who wanted us to try canoeing, a package of 10 sessions. I didn't go the first five but after trying the first time I liked it." (paralympic.org, 24 Jun 2020; ivanteam.com, 19 Dec 2018)
Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (cronacatorino.it, 12 May 2024)
Awards: In 2017 and 2018 he received the Collare d'Oro al Merito Sportivo, the highest sporting award in Italy. (ivanteam.com, 19 Dec 2018)
Additional Info: FROM ARGENTINA TO ITALY
Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, at age three his family moved to Capo d'Orlando, Italy. (ivanteam.com, 19 Dec 2018)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateJuly 28, 1984
Languages SpokenItalian
CoachStefano Porcu [national]; Pippo Ceretti
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICF Paracanoe World Championships | ||||
| 1 | Kayak Single 200m - KL1 | 2018 | Montemor-o-Velho, POR | 49.796 |
| 1 | Kayak Single 200m - KL1 | 2017 | Racice, CZE | 47.116 |
| 2 | Kayak Single 200m - KL1 | 2019 | Szeged, HUN | 46.17 |
| 6 | Kayak Single 200m - KL1 | 2024 | Szeged, HUN | 50.55 |
| European Championships | ||||
| 2 | Kayak Single 200m - KL1 | 2022 | Oberschleissheim, GER | 47.404 |
| 3 | Kayak Single 200m - KL1 | 2024 | Szeged, HUN | 52.232 |
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