Biography
Started: His mother first took him swimming at age three in Luino, Italy. (Athlete, 09 Sep 2019)
Reason: Doctors advised him to take up swimming to strengthen his leg muscles. (Athlete, 09 Sep 2019; ilfaroonline.it, 18 Aug 2019)
Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (finp.it, 21 Mar 2024)
Awards: He and wheelchair fencer Beatrice Vio were Italy's flag bearers at the opening ceremony of the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo. (Polha Varese Sport Disabili Instagram profile, 08 Sep 2021; italiani.it, 05 Sep 2021)
In 2016 he received the Collare d'Oro al Merito Sportivo [Golden Collar for Sporting Merit] from the Italian National Olympic Committee [CONI]. (ilcorrieredelverbano.it, 26 Feb 2020)
In 2016 he received the Diamond of Fame Award as Para Athlete of the Year in Italy. (girohandbike.it, 19 Feb 2019)
In 2015 and 2016 he received the Paralympic Award at the Viareggio Sport Awards Gala in Italy. (premioviareggiosport.it, 01 Jan 2017; comitatoparalimpico.it, 14 Nov 2016)
He received the 2015 Ambassador of Luino in the World award from the mayor of Luino in Italy. (varesenews.it, 25 Nov 2015)
Additional Info: SHARED WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP GOLD
At the 2019 World Championships in London, England, he and fellow Italian swimmer Simone Barlaam tied for first place in the men's S9 100m butterfly final. "For a year we dreamed of such an epic end to the 100m butterfly, and incredibly it actually happened. Tied for first, I couldn't believe it. The 100m fly is a race that we are both well-suited to. Simone has his explosiveness, and I have my endurance. Simone is stronger than me and will improve further. But as long as I keep getting selected, I have experience on my side." (SportsDeskOnline, 25 May 2022; nuoto.com, 23 Nov 2019)
BIOGRAPHY
In December 2017 his biography 'Born for the Water' was published. The book was written by author Davide Di Giuseppe. (varesenews.it, 12 Dec 2017)
Frequently Asked Questions
Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateNovember 11, 1993
Place of ResidenceLUINO
OccupationAthlete
EducationOsteopathy - TCIO Institute of Osteopathy, Milan, ITA
Languages SpokenItalian, English
CoachGiacomo Lenardon; Massimiliano Tosin
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 1 | 200m Individual Medley - SM9 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 2:16.72 |
| 2 | 100m Breaststroke - SB8 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 1:12.68 |
| 2 | 100m Butterfly - S9 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 59.52 |
| 2 | 400m Freestyle - S9 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 4:17.91 |
| 3 | 4x100m Medley Relay - 34 Points | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 4:11.20 |
| 3 | 100m Butterfly - S9 | 2012 | London, GBR | 1:00.77 |
| 3 | 200m Individual Medley - SM9 | 2012 | London, GBR | 2:20.28 |
| 3 | 400m Freestyle - S9 | 2012 | London, GBR | 4:18.55 |
| 4 | 100m Butterfly - S9 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:00.75 |
| 4 | 100m Freestyle - S9 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 57.28 |
| 7 | 400m Freestyle - S9 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 4:24.75 |
| 8 | 100m Freestyle - S9 | 2012 | London, GBR | 58.24 |
| 9 | 100m Breaststroke - SB8 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:13.24 |
| DSQ | 200m Individual Medley - SM9 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | DSQ |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | 100m Butterfly - S9 | 2019 | London, GBR | 1:00.36 |
| 1 | 4x100m Freestyle Relay - 34 Points | 2019 | London, GBR | 3:46.83 |
| 1 | 200m Individual Medley - SM9 | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 2:21.48 |
| 1 | 400m Freestyle - S9 | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 4:25.19 |
| 1 | 200m Individual Medley - SM9 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 2:17.76 |
| 1 | 100m Butterfly - S9 | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | 59.63 |
| 2 | 4x100m Medley Relay - 34 Points | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 4:34.45 |
| 2 | 200m Individual Medley - SM9 | 2019 | London, GBR | 2:17.66 |
| 2 | 4x100m Medley Relay - 34 Points | 2019 | London, GBR | 4:10.26 |
| 2 | 100m Backstroke - S9 | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 1:07.43 |
| 2 | 100m Butterfly - S9 | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 1:01.41 |
| 2 | 4x100m Freestyle Relay - 34 Points | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 4:15.27 |
| 2 | 100m Butterfly - S9 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 59.69 |
| 2 | 100m Freestyle - S9 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 57.29 |
| 2 | 400m Freestyle - S9 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 4:17.50 |
| 2 | 400m Freestyle - S9 | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | 4:14.46 |
| 3 | 200m Individual Medley - SM9 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 2:21.26 |
| 3 | 100m Butterfly - S9 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 1:01.26 |
| 3 | 200m Individual Medley - SM9 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 2:20.99 |
| 3 | 100m Breaststroke - SB8 | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 1:13.08 |
| 3 | 100m Freestyle - S9 | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 57.71 |
| 3 | 200m Individual Medley - SM9 | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | 2:18.15 |
| 4 | 100m Butterfly - S9 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 1:00.99 |
| 4 | 100m Breaststroke - SB8 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 1:13.16 |
| 4 | 4x100m Medley Relay - 34 Points | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 4:37.24 |
| 4 | 400m Freestyle - S9 | 2019 | London, GBR | 4:17.86 |
| 4 | 100m Breaststroke - SB8 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 1:12.68 |
| 4 | 100m Butterfly - S9 | 2010 | Eindhoven, NED | 1:00.90 |
| 7 | 100m Breaststroke - SB8 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | DSQ |
| 7 | 200m Individual Medley - SM9 | 2010 | Eindhoven, NED | 2:25.89 |
| 9 | 100m Freestyle - S9 | 2019 | London, GBR | 57.45 |
| 10 | 100m Backstroke - S9 | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | 1:09.97 |
| 10 | 100m Freestyle - S9 | 2010 | Eindhoven, NED | 59.67 |
| 15 | 50m Freestyle - S9 | 2010 | Eindhoven, NED | 27.83 |
| Para Swimming European Open Championships | ||||
| 4 | 100m Butterfly - S9 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 1:01.65 |
| 5 | 100m Breaststroke - SB8 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 1:14.45 |
| 5 | 200m Individual Medley - SM9 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 2:22.13 |
