Alex Zanardi critical after handbike accident

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Absolutely heartbreaking.
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According to italian major newspaper Zanardi can see hear and recognize speechs as commands being able to raise his thumb

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the guy is amazing
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caneparo wrote: 3 years ago According to italian major newspaper Zanardi can see hear and recognize speechs as commands being able to raise his thumb

https://www.corriere.it/cronache/20_dic ... 7873.shtml
Wow!.
Interesting article. Seems he is improving and hopefully it continues. It was clearly a horrific impact. :shocked:

Thanks @caneparo for sharing the article. Very insightful,

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P. Cornelius Scipio wrote: 3 years ago the guy is amazing
I was a big fan of the guy from his days in Indy car, both for his personality and his rather dramatic racing. Everything since then just shows what an amazing irrepressible person he is. There are some racing "heroes" that are real heroes.
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Zanardi can speak!!!!
According to the surgeon who operated him in milan clinic, alex has somehow gained back the ability to speak.

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caneparo wrote: 3 years ago Zanardi can speak!!!!
According to the surgeon who operated him in milan clinic, alex has somehow gained back the ability to speak.

Details here
https://autosprint.corrieredellosport.i ... 6bEx2YXgek
Brilliant news! Details of the op are amazing in the article.... brain surgury performed on Alex whilst he was conscious. Very happy for him and his family.

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This man is an example to all.
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Most admired for the person he is (even though his F1 career was a bit of a dud). A great example of someone who never gives up.
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It is great news about Alex Zanardi, what that poor guy has had to go through in his life is insane. Talk about nine lives!

I hope he continues to improve in the coming weeks and months :) It just shows what a fighting spirit can do for you.
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Everso Biggyballies wrote: 3 years ago
caneparo wrote: 3 years ago Zanardi can speak!!!!
According to the surgeon who operated him in milan clinic, alex has somehow gained back the ability to speak.

Details here
https://autosprint.corrieredellosport.i ... 6bEx2YXgek
Brilliant news! Details of the op are amazing in the article.... brain surgury performed on Alex whilst he was conscious. Very happy for him and his family.

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Yes the conscious brain surgery is something unbelievable
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Does anyone have any news?
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RobN wrote: 3 years ago Does anyone have any news?
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