Biography
Started: He took up Para triathlon in 2013. (sassarinotizie.com, 30 Sep 2013)
Reason: Having missed out on competing in cycling at the 2012 Paralympic Games in London, he wanted to challenge himself by taking up a different sport. (fitri.it, 12 Jul 2016)
Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (portalegiovani.comune.fi.it, 01 Dec 2023)
Milestones: He became the first Italian triathlete to win two Paralympic medals in the sport by claiming bronze at both the 2016 [PT1] and 2020 [PTWC] Games. (SportsDeskOnline, 01 Jul 2024)
Awards: In 2023 he was one of several recipients of the 'Le Velo - L'Europa per lo sport' award in Italy. The award recognises sporting success as well as the values of humanity and commitment. (lanazione.it, 30 Nov 2023)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateJuly 31, 1971
OccupationPolice Athlete
EducationTrade - Bricklayer
Languages SpokenItalian
CoachRenzo Roiatti [national], ITA; Matteo Marmentini [national]; Giuseppe Laface [national]
Highlights
PARA TRIATHLON
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 3 | PTWC | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:02:05 |
| 3 | Men's PT1 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 1:01:45 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 3 | PTWC | 2019 | Lausanne, SUI | 1:10:10 |
| 4 | PTWC | 2023 | Pontevedra, ESP | 1:04:58 |
| 4 | Team Relay | 2023 | Pontevedra, ESP | 52:36 |
| 4 | PTWC | 2022 | Abu Dhabi, UAE | 1:04:43 |
| 4 | PTWC | 2021 | Abu Dhabi, UAE | 1:00:28 |
| 4 | PTWC | 2018 | Gold Coast, QLD, AUS | 1:01:04 |
| 4 | Men's PT1 | 2016 | Rotterdam, NED | 1:04:24 |
| 5 | PTWC | 2017 | Rotterdam, NED | 1:11:36 |
| 5 | Men's PT1 | 2015 | Chicago, IL, USA | 1:03:04 |
| 5 | Men's PT1 | 2014 | Edmonton, AB, CAN | 1:08:54 |
| 8 | Team Relay | 2022 | Abu Dhabi, UAE | 1:12:43 |
| European Championships | ||||
| 5 | PTWC | 2023 | Madrid, ESP | 1:06:20 |
| 5 | PTWC | 2022 | Olsztyn, POL | 48:31 |
PARA CYCLING
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Road World Championships | ||||
| 4 | Handbike Team Relay | 2009 | Bogogno, ITA | |
| 9 | H4 Individual Time Trial | 2018 | Maniago, ITA | |
| 9 | H3 Individual Time Trial | 2010 | Baie-Comeau, QC, CAN | |
| 10 | H3 Road Race | 2011 | Roskilde, DEN | |
| 11 | H3 Road Race | 2010 | Baie-Comeau, QC, CAN | |
| 13 | Men's HCC - Road Race | 2009 | Bogogno, ITA | |
| 14 | Men's HCC - Time Trial | 2009 | Bogogno, ITA | |
| 16 | H4 Road Race | 2018 | Maniago, ITA | |
