From the age of three to 16, he devoted himself to swimming, winning more than 170 medals. Convinced that it would be very difficult to make a living in the sport, he abandoned the idea of becoming a professional swimmer and started to make breaks as a model, besides working as a salesman for a clothing store.
During his formative years from age three to sixteen, he was dedicated to swimming and won more than 170 medals. However, given the challenges of sustaining a career in the sport, he changed his plans and began working as a model while also selling clothing at a store.