Further Personal Information |
| Higher education |
Criminology - Catholic University of Salta: Argentina |
Sport Specific Information |
| Why this sport? |
He was inspired to take up the sport after watching films such as 'The Mask of Zorro'. He joined the fencing school at the National University of Cuyo in Mendoza, Argentina, where one of his mother's friends practised the sport. "I liked the freedom that fencing gives to me. I always depend on myself and the mental aspect plays an important role during bouts." |
General Interest |
| Hero / Idol |
US fencer Race Imboden. (eliteamateur.blogspot.com, 31 May 2012) |
Sport Specific Information |
| Handedness |
Right |
| When and where did you begin this sport? |
He began fencing at age seven in Mendoza, Argentina. |
Further Personal Information |
| Occupation |
Armed Forces, Athlete |
| Languages |
English, Hungarian, Spanish |
Sport Specific Information |
| Club / Team |
Gimnasia y Esgrima de Buenos Aires [GEBA]: Argentina |
General Interest |
| Famous relatives |
His cousin Guillermo Ruggeri has represented Argentina in athletics, and competed in the 400m hurdles at the 2017 World Championships in London, England. (SportsDeskOnline, 05 Jul 2018; diariouno.com.ar, 03 Oct 2017) |
| Awards and honours |
In 2017 and 2018 he won the Silver Olimpia Award for Fencer of the Year in Argentina. (infobae.com, 15 Dec 2018; diariouno.com.ar, 20 Dec 2017) |
| Other information |
MOVE TO HUNGARY
In 2015 he relocated to Budapest, Hungary, to train alongside the Hungarian national team. "Fencing is a national sport here [in Hungary]. The fencers I train with are professionals and make their living in the sport. Training among the best and getting along with athletes of the highest level helps me a lot. The truth is that I hit the jackpot." (diariouno.com.ar, 21 Apr 2020; clarin.com, 16 Sep 2017)
ARMED FORCES
He joined the Argentinian Army in 2014 as a volunteer athlete soldier. He has represented the Army in national competitions and taken part in the Military Games. (losandes.com.ar, 27 Dec 2018) |
| Hobbies |
Supporting Argentinian football team CA Independiente. (toucheworld.com, 17 Sep 2018) |
| Superstitions / Rituals / Beliefs |
He listens to music before every bout. (toucheworld.com, 17 Sep 2018) |
| Most influential person in career |
Coach Marisil Puga. (losandes.com.ar, 27 Dec 2018) |
Further Personal Information |
| Family |
Partner Lilla |
