He was born in Mandello del Lario in 1938 and rowed for GS Moto Guzzi.

[3] At the 1960 Summer Olympics, he was a crew member of the Italian boat that won the bronze medal in the coxed four event.

[1] At the 1961 European Rowing Championships, Balatti was back in the eight and won gold.

[3] At the 1963 European Rowing Championships, he was part of the coxless four that won silver.

[4] At the 1964 Summer Olympics, he was part of the Italian boat that finished fifth in the coxless four event.