Former Formula 1 pilot Alex Zanardi, myth of paralympism and symbol of resistance, dies
As a paraciclist, he won four gold medals paralympic in London 2012 and Rio 2016. Zanardi has left the deep trail gold for his achievements and his strength to cope with the difficulties of life.
Alex Zanardi. Photo: EFE
Alex Zanardi, a former Formula One pilot and a sportsman who won four paralympic gold medals, died at the age of 59 after practicing in many sports specialties and demonstrating his ability to cope with the tragedy.
Born in Bologna in 1966, Zanardi made an important career in motoring , competing in Formula One in the 1990s with Jordan, Minardi, Lotus and Williams.
He suffered a severe blow in 2001 when he lost both legs after a serious accident at the German CART (Championship Auto Racing Teams). However, he returned to the world of sport, where until 2009 he competed in the World Tourism Championshipwith a adapted BMW 320. Ondo found a new passion in adapted cycling.
As a paraciclist, he won four Paralympic Gold Medals in London 2012 and Rio 2016, in addition to numerous international successes. In 2020 he suffered another serious accident at a solidarity event, and since then he has not fully recovered.
Zanardi has left a deep mark not only on his achievements, but also on the strength shown to deal with the difficulties of life.
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