In 1956, he was a member of the Italian water polo team which finished fourth in the Olympic tournament. He played five matches.
Four years later he won the gold medal with the Italian team in the Olympic tournament. He played six matches and scored one goal. At the 1964 Games he finished again fourth with the Italian team in the Olympic tournament. He played five matches and scored one goal.
D'Altrui died in February 2024, at the age of 89.[2]