ItalyBiography
Italian double Olympic champion sprinter. Competed in Tokyo Olympics as relatively unknown athlete with had only 'big title' in European Indoor, qualified for the final as lucky loser. Then, broke European record in the final by clocking 9.80 and took gold. Six days later, he anchored Italy to their first-ever 4x100 metres gold.
TRIVIA
♦ Has lots of tattoos, including his three children names and his nickname 'crazylongjumper'.
♦ Born in El Paso, Texas, then moved to Italy's Lombardia region (Desenzano del Garda) with her mother Viviana as three weeks old. Acquired Italian passport on January 14, 2010.
♦ Coached by former World Indoor triple jump medallist, Paolo Camossi.
♦ Partner, Nicola Daza. The couple has two children. Also has a son from another relationship in 2013.
♦ Started to practising sport in basketball and football.