Alex Zanardi is a former Formula 1 and CART driver who lost both legs in a horrific 2001 crash. 💥 Refusing to give up, he returned to racing with prosthetics and later became a Paralympic handcycling champion, winning multiple gold medals. 🏅 In 2020, he suffered another serious accident while handcycling, resulting in head injuries. Despite the setback, he continues to fight through recovery with incredible determination. 🚀 @zanardiofficial #alexzanardi #zanardiofficial #racer #handcycling #c

In 2001, professional race car driver Alex Zanardi lost both of his legs in the aftermath of a crash during competition. The life he leads now is nothing short of inspirational. | USA TODAY Sports

September 15 2001: Alex Zanardi loses his legs in a motorsport crash. September 15 2016: Alex Zanardi wins Paralympic silver to add to his gold at Rio 2016. What a story. | BBC Sport

From losing both his legs in a car crash in 2001 to winning a Paralympic gold in Rio 2016. The incredible story of Alex Zanardi. More on Sky Sports F1 | Sky News

Presentato questa mattina il progetto “Handbike Kneeler”, frutto della collaborazione tra il Centro Protesi Inail di Vigorso di Budrio e Alex Zanardi. affiancato da Obiettivo 3, società sportiva fondata dallo stesso atleta. | Ètv