Enzo Masiello

Enzo Masiello (born 5 March 1969) is an Italian Paralympic cross-country skier and biathlete[1] who also formerly competed as a long distance runner at the Summer Paralympics.

He was a recipient of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, which is one of the highest honours to be given in the nation.

[3][4] Enzo Masiello confronted with paraplegia following a traffic accident at the age of 18 which persuaded him to take the sport of wheelchair athletics.

[citation needed] He decided to compete in skiing as a new challenge and got the opportunity to represent Italy at the 2006 Winter Paralympics after ending his Summer Paralympics career in 2000.

[5][6] He was the flagbearer for Italy at the closing ceremony during the 2010 Winter Paralympics.