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Paralympian: I changed adversity into opportunity

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Former racecar driver Alex Zanardi lost his legs in a 2001 crash that nearly killed him, but he never lost his love of competition. He took up handcycling and has gone on to become a gold medal-winning paralympian. (TODAY)

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