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Paralympics
Coverage of Paralympics in the Nexus archive.
- Conn. Paralympian raises $250K in ‘Stronger Than You Think' swim-a-thon
Ali Truwit, a Connecticut Paralympian, raised $250,000 at her 'Stronger Than You Think' swim-a-thon to support women and girls facing challenges like limb loss. The event coincided with the anniversary of her leg amputation following a shark attack three years ago. Funds will provide resources such as prosthetics and water safety initiatives.
- Alex Zanardi, F1 driver and multiple CART and Paralympic champion, dies at 59
Italian race driver Alex Zanardi has died at age 59. The former Formula 1 driver and two-time CART champion had lost his legs in a crash but continued to compete as a Paralympian, demonstrating remarkable resilience throughout his career.