Carlo Massimino was born in Brisbane, Australia on 14 March 1976.
Carlo has had one of the most successful careers in the history of taekwondo in Australia.
During his time as a professional athlete, Carlo was fortunate enough to work alongside many great organisations including the national suicide prevention charity “Here For Life”, a facilitator in the “Life’s A Ball” program, which aims to inspire the youth of today to follow their dreams.
Carlo was also a sought after public speaker and motivator drawing on his experiences as an Olympian. He regularly conducted sessions at Melbourne secondary schools teaching students lifeskills and self defence.
After the Athens Olympics, Carlo made the decision to retire from competitive sport and focus on fulfilling his dream of opening up his own taekwondo centre. Toady Team Carlo is one of the fastest growing clubs in Australia.
Sporting Achievements
| 2004 | Quarter finalist Athens Olympic Games |
| Silver Medal Olympic Qualifications -68 division | |
| 2003 | World Championships quarter finalist |
| Croatia Open gold medallist | |
| Dutch Open silver medallist | |
| 2002 | World Cup silver medallist (Australia's first) |
| Asian Championship bronze medallist | |
| Gold at first Australian Olympic trials | |
| Trenton Trophy winner for highest scoring final at Olympic trials | |
| 2001 | Gold Asian Championship selections |
| Quarter finalist World Championships - Korea | |
| Gold World Championship selection | |
| Gold SEP selection trials | |
| 2000 | 5th place Sydney 2000 Olympics |
| 1999 | National champion |
| Appointed to Australian "A" Olympic team | |
| 1998 | US Open gold medallist |
| French Team Competition gold medallist | |
| Spanish Open gold medallist | |
| National Champion | |
| 5th place at World Cup | |
| Mexican Open bronze medallist | |
| Australian Invitational bronze medallist | |
| 1997 | Dutch Open gold medallist |
| Commonwealth champion | |
| 1996 | National champion |
| German Trophy gold medallist | |
| Japan Open bronze medallist | |
| Scandinavian Open bronze medallist | |
| 1995 | World Championships team member |
| Olympic Athlete Program Scholarship recipient | |
| Australian Elite Training Squad - Korea | |
| 1994 | National champion |
| International Championships bronze medallist | |
| 1993 | Australian Championships silver medallist |
| 1992 | Australian champion |
| Competed in Olympic selection trials |
Carlo Massimino (AUS) vs Gabriel Sagastume (GUA) – Athens Olympics
Carlo Massimino (AUS) vs Steven Lopez (USA) – Sydney Olympics
Carlo Massimino (AUS) vs Francisco Zas (ESP) – Sydney Olympics
Carlo Massimino (AUS) vs Claudio Nolano (ITA) – Sydney Olympics
Carlo Massimino (AUS) vs Francisco Zas (ESP) – Sydney Olympics