Alex Zanardi, smiles after winning the silver medal in the men's road race H5, during the 2016 Paralympics Games, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sept. 15, 2016, (AP Photo/Mauro Pimentel, File)

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Alex Zanardi, auto racing champ who won Paralympic golds between life-altering accidents, dies at 59

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Alex Zanardi, smiles after winning the silver medal in the men's road race H5, during the 2016 Paralympics Games, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sept. 15, 2016, (AP Photo/Mauro Pimentel, File)
Associated Press5/2/2026

Alex Zanardi, auto racing champ who won Paralympic golds between life-altering accidents, dies at 59

Alex Zanardi, smiles after winning the silver medal in the men’s road race H5, during the 2016 Paralympics Games, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sept. 15, 2016, (AP Photo/Mauro Pimentel, File) Alessandro Zanardi of Italy celebrates holding his gold medal following the medal ceremony for the man’s road cycle individual.

Beloved racer Alex Zanardi, who turned tragedy into Paralympic triumph, dead at 59
Fox News5/3/2026

Beloved racer Alex Zanardi, who turned tragedy into Paralympic triumph, dead at 59

Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. The auto racing world is mourning the loss of Alex Zanardi. The Italian Formula 1 driver, who later became a Paralympic champion after two life-altering accidents, has died, his family announced Saturday. He was 59. The family.