Swimming has been a big part of my life since I was a child. Below are the key highlights and most important milestones from each year of my journey.

1999 - 2009

I've been swimming since I was 4 years old. A few years later, I began racing in amateur competitions, and at 13 I started swimming competitively.

One of my first competitive races One of my first competitive races
One of my first competitive race in 2008 in Syracuse.

2009 / 2010

My first victory at the age group regional championship in the 100m and 200m breaststroke, qualyfying for my first time to the Summer Italian Championships in Rome.

Award ceremony for the 200m breaststroke
Moments from the Regional championship in Catania.

2010 / 2011

Participated at the Jeux des îles, an international under-16 swimming competition, where I won two gold medals (50m and 100m breaststroke), one silver medal (4x100 medley relay), and one bronze medal (200m breaststroke).

Award ceremony for the 50m breaststroke Award ceremony for the 100m breaststroke
Award ceremony for the 50m and 100m breaststroke.
I was recognized for my participation and achievements at the Jeux des îles by Sergio Parisi, Regional President of the Italian Swimming Federation (FIN) and CONI Sicily Councilor.
Recognition from the President of FIN Sicilia

2011 / 2012

I claimed the regional championship once again, and from that season onward I never lost the open regional title in the 100m and 200m breaststroke. I also competed at national level, reaching the finals at the Italian Championships.

2012 / 2013

At the Winter Regional Championships, I won the open regional championship in the 100m and 200m breaststroke, breaking the 100m regional record that had stood since 2004 (mine stood until 2018).

Award ceremony for the 200m breaststroke at the Winter Championships, presented by my coach Armando Zimmitti.
At the Summer Regional Championship, I claimed again the open regional titles in the 100m and 200m breaststroke, setting two new regional records, including the 200m mark held by Luca Marin since 2003. My 200m record stood unbeaten until 2019.
Award ceremony for the 200m breaststroke Award ceremony for the 200m breaststroke
Race and award ceremony for the 200m breaststroke at the Summer Championships, presented by my coach Armando Zimmitti.
I competed at the Italian championship in Riccione, where I finished 5th in the 200m breaststroke and 6th in the 100m breaststroke. I also raced at the Summer Italian Championships in Rome, qualifying with the second-best time in the 200m breaststroke and finishing in the top 10 after reaching the finals in both the 100m and 200m breaststroke.
Warm up before the race Warm up before the race
One of my trainer and I
Moments from the Italian championship in Riccione.

2013 / 2014

In my final year of high school, before earning my diploma and beginning my engineering studies, I won the open regional championship in 100m and 200m breaststroke and competed at the Italian level, reaching the finals.

2014 / 2015

This was my last season before retiring from competitive swimming to focus on my studies. I still participated in some national competitions and in a few high-level events against elite swimmers such as Ryan Lochte.

One of my last competitive race in 2015 in Turin.