MATTEO RESTIVO
Date of Birth: 04/11/1994
Place of Birth: Udine
Weight x Height: 70 x 1,75
Speciality: 200m Backstroke
First Club: Unione Nuoto Friuli
Club: Carabinieri
First Coach: Carlo Lesa
Coach: Paolo Palchetti
Other Sports: Football
Hobby: Music, reading
Relationship Status: Single
Olympic Appearances:
2 (Tokyo 2020, Parigi 2024)
Biography
Restivo first recognised his swimming potential at around ten years old, deciding to sacrifice football to spend more time in the pool. In reality, he had a natural affinity for water from as young as 7-8 months, when he would fall asleep in his inflatable ring at the beach, lulled by the waves. Nicknamed 'the Atomic Ant' for his extraordinary drive to excel by focusing on the details, Matteo's diligence extends beyond the pool to his academic pursuits, culminating in a degree in Medicine and Surgery with honours from the University of Pisa. Specialising in the 200-metre backstroke, he consistently hones his technique, always looking for more improvements. In 2018, he earned a bronze medal at the European Championships in Glasgow, setting a national record (1:56.29). Four years later, he claimed a silver medal at the Mediterranean Games in Oran. He also holds records away from the pool: in January 2021, he became the first athlete to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Heading into Paris 2024, he aims to continue his tradition: turning dreams into concrete goals.
Print
Palmares
Olympic Games
20° Tokyo (JPN) 2020 - 200 dorso
24° Parigi (FRA) 2024 - 200 dorso
World Championships
17° Budapest (HUN) 2017 - 200 dorso
14° Gwangju 2019 - 200 dorso
17° Fukuoka (JPN) 2023 - 200 dorso
European Championships
3° Glasgow (GBR) 2018 - 200 dorso
5° Glasgow (GBR) 2018 - 4x100 misti mista
40° Budapest (HUN) 2021 - 100 dorso
18° Budapest (HUN) 2021 - 200 dorso
15° Roma (ITA) 2022 - 100 dorso
5° Roma (ITA) 2022 - 200 dorso