Alex Zanardi, Italian sporting legend, dies at 59
Club News·2 May 2026·7h ago

Alex Zanardi, Italian sporting legend, dies at 59

Source: Forza Roma

Alex Zanardi, one of Italy's most emblematic sporting figures, has died at the age of 59 on 2 May. The news was confirmed by his family. Zanardi was renowned for his extraordinary resilience both within and outside competition. His career began at the highest levels of motorsport, competing in Formula 1 and CART, before a severe accident in Germany in 2001 resulted in the amputation of both his legs. Rather than end his athletic journey, Zanardi went on to become a central figure in the Paralympic movement, achieving four gold medals and two silver medals in para-cycling and becoming a globally recognised example of human determination.

In honour of Zanardi's legacy, Serie A will observe a minute of silence before matches in the 35th round of fixtures. AS Roma expressed its condolences on social media, stating: "AS Roma joins the condolences of the entire sports world for the death of Alex Zanardi. The Club stands with the pain of his family." Zanardi's life took another dramatic turn in 2020 when he suffered a second serious accident during a charity handbike relay event he had organised to support the fight against Coronavirus.

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Alex Zanardi è morto, addio alla leggenda: la Serie A osserverà un minuto di silenzio - Forzaroma.info Forzaroma.infoI migliori video scelti dal nostro canaleforzaroma news calcio Alex Zanardi è morto, addio alla leggenda: la Serie A osserverà un minuto di silenzionews calcioAlex Zanardi è morto, addio alla leggenda: la Serie A osserverà un minuto di silenzioCERVIA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 21: Alex Zanardi of Italy celebrates finishing IRONMAN Italy on September 21, 2019 in Cervia, Italy. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images for IRONMAN)La notizia della sua scomparsa è stata comunicata dalla famiglia Redazione 2 maggio 2026 (modifica il 2 maggio 2026 | 13:03) Si è spento oggi, 2 maggio, all’età di 59 anni Alex Zanardi, una delle figure più emblematiche dello sport italiano, capace di riscrivere il concetto stesso di resilienza dentro e fuori dalle competizioni. La sua carriera era iniziata ai massimi livelli del motorsport, tra Formula 1 e CART, prima della drammatica svolta del 2001 in Germania, quando un grave incidente gli costò l’amputazione di entrambe le gambe. Da quel momento, la sua storia sportiva ha preso una direzione nuova e straordinaria. Zanardi non si è mai fermato, diventando uno dei protagonisti assoluti del movimento paralimpico: nel paraciclismo ha conquistato quattro medaglie d’oro e due d’argento, trasformando la sua rinascita in un esempio riconosciuto a livello mondiale. Nel 2020 un secondo, drammatico incidente durante una staffetta benefica in handbike organizzata dallo stesso Zanardi a sostegno della lotta al Coronavirus aveva nuovamente segnato il suo percorso. La notizia della sua scomparsa è stata comunicata dalla famiglia. E la Serie A - per omaggiarlo - osserverà un minuto di silenzio prima dell'inizio degli incontri di questa 35esima giornata. Anche la Roma ha espresso il cordoglio sui social: "L'AS Roma si unisce al cordoglio di tutto il mondo dello sport per la morte di Alex Zanardi Il Club si stringe al dolore della famiglia"Leggi anche “Generazione Leicester”, nasce lo speciale: Sayf incontra Ranieri – VIDEO Serie A, Pisa-Lecce 1-2: Cheddira decisivo. Scatto salvezza per Di Francesco © RIPRODUZIONE RISERVATA

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