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World Service,15 Mar 2014,9 mins

Handcyclist Alex Zanardi

Sporting Witness

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In 2001, Alex Zanardi, the Italian racing driver and two-time winner of the American Indy Car Series, lost both his legs in a horrific crash. Despite his injuries, he managed to return to motor-racing and launch a second career as a gold-medal winning handcyclist. Alex Zanardi talks to Will Yates. Picture: Getty Images Sport. The programme is a Whistledown Production for BBC World Service.

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