Daniele Masala

Daniele Masala is an Associate Professor at UniCamillus Rome specializing in Methods and Teaching of Physical Activities. A decorated former modern pentathlete with over 100 appearances for Italy's national team, he has won multiple Olympic and World Championship medals. He serves as the Rector’s Delegate for the Promotion of Sports Activities and has previously taught at Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro and the University of Cassino.

• Former IOC Athletes’ Commission member
• Head of Italian Sports Against Drugs Committee
• Anti-doping expert with leadership roles in NADO Italy

His research focuses on sports pedagogy, anti-doping protocols, and physical education. As a freelance journalist, he has provided Olympic commentary for Radio Rai Sport across eight editions. He holds formal recognition as Knight of the Republic for his athletic and social contributions.

Scientific Awards

• 2× Olympic Gold Medalist
• Olympic Silver Medalist
• 2× World Championship Gold Medalist
• 2× World Championship Silver Medalist
• 4× World Championship Bronze Medalist
• Knight of the Republic (Italy)
• 24× Italian National Champion

He has contributed to sports governance through roles in the Italian National Anti-Doping Organization and the IOC Athletes’ Commission.