Biography
In 1988 he competed in the first short track speed skating events at the Calgary Winter Olympics when this sport was a demonstration sport. He finished third in the 1500 metres event and as a member of the Italian relay team he finished second in the 5000 metre relay competition.
Four years later he finished eighth with the Italian team in the 5000 metre relay contest. In the 1000 metre event he finished 24th.
At the 1994 Games he was part of the Italian team which won the gold medal in the 5000 metre relay competition. In the 1000 metre contest he finished 15th and in the 500 metre event he finished 31st.
Fagone's right leg was amputated after a motorcycle accident in 1997.
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