Biography
Started: He took up the sport in Taranto, Italy. (Caccia&Tiro YouTube channel, 22 Mar 2024)
Reason: Coaches encouraged him to try the sport. He enjoyed the focus, balance, and accuracy involved in shooting. (Caccia&Tiro YouTube channel, 22 Mar 2024)
Ambition: To win a medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (Caccia&Tiro YouTube channel, 22 Mar 2024)
Awards: In 2023 he was named Athlete of the Year by the National Union of Sports Veterans in Italy. (Tiro a Segno Nazionale Candela Facebook page, 15 Oct 2023)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateAugust 17, 1995
Place of ResidenceTARANTO
OccupationAthlete
EducationComputing - University of Bari, Italy
Languages SpokenItalian
CoachGiuseppe Ugherani [national]; Elania Nardelli [national], ITA
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | ||||
| 2 | R5 - 10m Air Rifle Prone SH2 | 2023 | Lima, PER | 254.9 |
| 8 | R9 - 50m Rifle Prone SH2 | 2023 | Lima, PER | 122.0 |
| 18 | R4 - 10m Air Rifle Standing SH2 | 2023 | Lima, PER | 628.9 |
| European Championships | ||||
| 7 | R4 - 10m Air Rifle Standing SH2 | 2024 | Granada, ESP | 144.6 |
| 7 | R5 - 10m Air Rifle Prone SH2 | 2024 | Granada, ESP | 147.8 |
| 13 | R9 - 50m Rifle Prone SH2 | 2024 | Granada, ESP | 617.8 |
| 14 | R5 - 10m Air Rifle Prone SH2 | 2023 | Rotterdam, NED | 631.2 |
| 16 | R4 - 10m Air Rifle Standing SH2 | 2023 | Rotterdam, NED | 622.8 |
