an Albanian athlete born in Krujë. In 1997, my life took an unexpected turn when I suffered spinal cord injuries in an accident. This challenging experience has shaped me into the person I am today, instilling in me resilience and determination to overcome obstacles.
My journey has been one of resilience and determination, and I'm excited to share my story with you. Welcome to my world!
Personal Life
Currently, I call the beautiful city of Milan, Italy, my home, where I have built a fulfilling life with my beloved wife, Enora, and our two wonderful children, Mario and Alissa. They are the joy and inspiration that brightens every day, reminding me of the preciousness of family bonds.
2001-2025
Paralympic Games London 2012
In 2012, I proudly represented Albania at the Paralympic Games, competing in the Men's road race H2 and the Men's road time trial H2. It was an incredible honor to be the first athlete to do so, and I also had the privilege of being the flag bearer for Albania during the opening and closing ceremonies.
Guinness World Records
The Guinness World Record for the greatest distance travelled by manual wheelchair in 12 hours is 121 km (75.19 miles) and was achieved on 16 May 2015.
Most stairs descended in a wheelchair in one hour & 12 hours
Guinness World Records
The most stairs descended in a wheelchair in one hour is 2,917 and was achieved in Seoul, South Korea, on 27 March 2019. Attempted this record in order to beat my previous record of 2,564 stairs.
Guinness World Records
The most stairs descended in a wheelchair in 12 hours is 12,000, and was achieved by Haki Doku (Italy), in Frankfurt, Germany, on 24 September 2023.
The Golf!
Thank you to Franco Piras, CEO of the Le Rovedine Golf Club, who introduced me to golf, which revolutionized my relationship with the sport—apparently physically, but especially mentally. It's a discipline that requires concentration on both physical and mental sensations, a combination of patience, control, and inner dialogue. This sport has restored my mental and physical balance, surprising me more than any other activity I've practiced before. Playing with able-bodied people, under the same conditions, is, for me, the most authentic form of inclusion. On the course, we're all equal: difficulties disappear, only mutual respect remains. Golf is teaching me that sport can truly unite different worlds. And this, today, is its greatest value.