Alex Zanardi Wins a gold at Brands Hatch in para-Cycling

deetjohn · 6th September 2012, 08:25

The extraordinary Alex Zanardi won gold medal for Italy in para-Cycling at the 2012 Summer Paralympics.

Alex Zanardi Wins a gold at Brands Hatch in para-Cycling-alexzanardisingstheit010.jpg

Quote:

“I’ve had a magical adventure — and this is a fantastic conclusion,” beamed the charismatic 45 year-old with his usual theatrical Italian flourish after winning the gold medal in the H4 hand cycling time trial. “This is a great accomplishment, one of the greatest of my life.”

Great story this. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/oly...nds-Hatch.html

What a man. Take a bow!

pic courtesy: guardian.co.uk

Abhay · 6th September 2012, 09:53

That man is simply amazing. A true inspiration for all - especially people like us who crib and moan despite having all physical abilities.

sukiwa · 6th September 2012, 10:16

Huge Respect for this man, he continues to amaze me.

zoombiee · 6th September 2012, 11:08

He did 16 kms in 24 mins. That would be a challenge for most of us on a normal bicycle. I have huge respect for him. He even participated in competitive car races after his recovery.

deetjohn · 6th September 2012, 23:26

The clip.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yApkKyyiefc

Quote:

Reporter: What next?
Zanardi: Maybe add another wheel and an engine? How bout that? And come back to Brands Hatch.

What a man!

deetjohn · 8th September 2012, 08:44

The awesome Zanardi wins his 2nd Gold from a sprint finish in the H4 men's road race at Brands Hatch.

He was trailing the reigning champion Ernt Van Dyk and slingshot his way by picking a tighter line in the last corner. He managed his energy well in the entire race.

It was a 64km course in the hot evening sun.

There is a relay event tomorrow I wish he gets the 3rd gold.

deetjohn · 23rd January 2019, 10:15

Here is how the amazing Italian drives his BMW M8 GTE!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SO5hGTsx8f8

#RESPECT

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sukiwa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: pune Posts: 2,397 Thanked: 2,736 Times	re: Alex Zanardi Wins a gold at Brands Hatch in para-Cycling Huge Respect for this man, he continues to amaze me.
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zoombiee BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 314 Thanked: 97 Times	re: Alex Zanardi Wins a gold at Brands Hatch in para-Cycling He did 16 kms in 24 mins. That would be a challenge for most of us on a normal bicycle. I have huge respect for him. He even participated in competitive car races after his recovery.
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deetjohn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kochi Posts: 4,529 Thanked: 10,596 Times View My Garage	re: Alex Zanardi Wins a gold at Brands Hatch in para-Cycling The awesome Zanardi wins his 2nd Gold from a sprint finish in the H4 men's road race at Brands Hatch. He was trailing the reigning champion Ernt Van Dyk and slingshot his way by picking a tighter line in the last corner. He managed his energy well in the entire race. It was a 64km course in the hot evening sun. There is a relay event tomorrow I wish he gets the 3rd gold.
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