Zanardi, known as the "Phoenix" for his comeback, won four gold and two silver medals in handbike events at the 2012 London and 2016 Rio Paralympic Games. His triumphs, including a solo‑handed gold at Brands Hatch, inspired millions worldwide. tbzikra.org
Alex Zanardi, former F1 driver and Paralympian, dies at 59
Alex Zanardi, the Italian former Formula 1 driver who survived a 2001 accident that cost him both legs, died in 2026 at the age of 59.
