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Alex Zanardi death at 59 leaves racing and Paralympic world shocked and mourning his remarkable comeback
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Published on 2 May 2026
The crash that changed everything happened in 2001
Italian racing legend Alex Zanardi has died at 59. After a devastating 2001 crash left him with both legs amputated, the former Formula One and CART champion reinvented himself as a para-cyclist, winning four Paralympic gold medals. Despite a serious accident in 2020, he remained a powerful symbol of resilience and determination.
- Zanardi died at 59, ending a career defined by reinvention
- A 2001 crash led to the amputation of both legs
- He returned as a para-cyclist and won four Paralympic gold medals
- A 2020 accident did not stop him from inspiring others
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