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.