Former Formula One Driver Alex Zanardi Dies At 59
Former Formula One driver Alex Zanardi has died at the age of 59. His family announced his death without specifying the cause. Zanardi lost his legs in a racing accident on the Lausitzring in 2001. He later competed in para-sports, winning four gold and two silver medals in handcycling at the Paralympics.
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“Sandro Zanardi ist im Alter von 59 Jahren gestorben. Das hat seine Familie mitgeteilt, ohne Angaben zur Todesursache zu machen. Der Italiener hatte bei einem Rennunfall auf dem Lausitzring 2001 bei den Beinen verloren. Danach fing er im Behindertensport mit dem Radsport an und gewann mit dem Handbike vier Gold- und zwei Silbermedaillen bei den Paralympics.”
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