Biography
Started: He began swimming at age three in Genoa, Italy. (Athlete, 09 Sep 2019)
Reason: He took up the sport as a form of therapy. "I wanted to increase my physical ability. When I was very young, I didn't like swimming. I was thrown into the water by my parents at age four, because they had talked to my physiotherapist who had said to send me to swim, as it would be the ideal environment for a person with my impairment." (Athlete, 09 Sep 2019; zai.net, 27 Feb 2017)
Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. Away from competition, he wants to teach his son how to swim. (Athlete, 26 Aug 2024; comitatoparalimpico.it, 15 Mar 2024)
Awards: In 2019 and 2021 he received the Collare d'Oro al Merito Sportivo [Golden Collar for Sporting Merit] from the Italian Olympic Committee [CONI]. (gds.it, 20 Dec 2021; Instagram profile, 25 Dec 2019)
In 2019 he received the Talent of the Municipality of Genoa award. (Instagram profile, 25 Sep 2019)
He received the Best Sportsman award at the 2017 Stars in Sports Awards in Liguria, Italy. (swim4lifemagazine.it, 21 Jun 2017)
He was named the 2015 Sportsman of the Year by the Liguria Sports Council. (primocanale.it, 16 Dec 2015)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateMarch 18, 1994
Place of ResidenceGENOA
OccupationAthlete, Public Servant
EducationPolitical Science - University of Genoa, Italy
Languages SpokenEnglish, Italian
CoachFilippo Tassara; Marcello Rigamonti
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 1 | 100m Freestyle - S5 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:09.56 |
| 1 | 200m Freestyle - S5 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 2:26.76 |
| 1 | 400m Freestyle - S6 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 5:02.15 |
| 2 | 4x50m Freestyle Relay - 20 Points | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 2:21.45 |
| 7 | 50m Freestyle - S5 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 33.22 |
| 8 | 100m Breaststroke - SB4 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:51.06 |
| 8 | 100m Freestyle - S6 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 1:09.64 |
| 11 | 400m Freestyle - S7 | 2012 | London, GBR | 5:14.78 |
| 13 | 50m Freestyle - S6 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 33.16 |
| 14 | 100m Freestyle - S7 | 2012 | London, GBR | 1:11.45 |
| 15 | 100m Backstroke - S7 | 2012 | London, GBR | 1:25.25 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | 200m Freestyle - S5 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 2:27.79 |
| 1 | 100m Freestyle - S5 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 1:10.30 |
| 1 | 200m Freestyle - S5 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 2:27.39 |
| 1 | 50m Freestyle - S5 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 33.11 |
| 1 | 100m Freestyle - S5 | 2019 | London, GBR | 1:07.76 |
| 1 | 200m Freestyle - S5 | 2019 | London, GBR | 2:24.11 |
| 1 | 400m Freestyle - S6 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 5:06.49 |
| 2 | 100m Freestyle - S5 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 1:10.48 |
| 2 | 4x50m Freestyle Relay - 20 Points | 2019 | London, GBR | 2:22.40 |
| 2 | 50m Freestyle - S5 | 2019 | London, GBR | 32.89 |
| 2 | 4x100m Freestyle Relay - 34 Points | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 4:15.27 |
| 2 | 400m Freestyle - S6 | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 5:12.54 |
| 3 | 100m Breaststroke - SB4 | 2019 | London, GBR | 1:46.59 |
| 4 | 100m Freestyle - S6 | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 1:08.60 |
| 4 | 100m Freestyle - S6 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 1:09.47 |
| 5 | 4x50m Freestyle Relay - 20 Points | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 2:31.56 |
| 5 | 4x50m Medley Relay - 20 Points | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 2:51.14 |
| 7 | 50m Freestyle - S5 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 33.58 |
| 7 | 50m Backstroke - S5 | 2019 | London, GBR | 40.76 |
| 7 | 50m Freestyle - S6 | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 33.05 |
| 7 | 100m Backstroke - S6 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 1:21.09 |
| Para Swimming European Open Championships | ||||
| 1 | 200m Freestyle - S5 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 2:28.40 |
| 2 | 4x50m Freestyle Relay - 20 Points | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 2:30.51 |
| 2 | 50m Freestyle - S5 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 33.41 |
| 3 | 100m Freestyle - S5 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 1:10.79 |
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