Quick facts
Birthdate
July 22, 1997
Hometown
Cranbrook, B.C.
Residence
Cranbrook, B.C.
Sport
Sitting volleyball
Experience
Lima 2019
Matteo Lisoway lost his leg due to bone cancer which was diagnosed during surgery after breaking his leg at work. Matteo was identified with the help of Fury Volleyball Club (located in Winnipeg) coach Chris Marshall who is an amputee himself and is involved in ‘Limb Loss Awareness’. Matteo is a new athlete to Team Canada who hopes to help the team qualify for the 2020 Paralympics.