He prefers actions to words. In London 2012, he demonstrated his courage taking part in an Olympics by rowing in the lightweight double sculls without any international experience. Four years later, the 29 year old from Como is ready to try again with the lightweight coxless four men. In his spare time, he enjoys climbing, running and cycling, loves reading and cinema, is fond of beer and love motorcycles, especially Ducati. "It doesn't matter how many horses you have, it is how much passion you put in", he explains. He will definitely be charging in Rio.