Paolo Zantelli Explained

Paolo Zantelli (died September 15, 2013) was an Italian F2 racing boat pilot, known for winning two gold European championships, and one silver and one bronze.[1] [2] Zantelli was considered Italy's leading expert of his sports category following a career in the UIM F2 division that spanned 17 years.[3] Zantelli died in hospital at the age of 48, after his racing boat collided with another boat, leaving him underwater and unconscious.[4] [5] He remained underwater for several minutes before being pulled out by life guards. He was then rushed to a hospital in critical condition but soon died of his injuries.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: championship leader Zantelli fatal accident. RP online. 16 September 2013.
  2. Web site: Powerboat race, collision between vessels died Zantelli Paul, champion of Formula 2. Corriere Della Sera. 16 September 2013.
  3. News: Powerboat racer dies following high-speed crash.
  4. Web site: Champion Zantelli killed in Italy's powerboat collision. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304133053/http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/sports/2013-09/16/c_132724787.htm. dead. March 4, 2016. English News. 16 September 2013.
  5. Web site: F2, all'Idroscalo tragedy: the death of the pilot Paul Zantelli. Sky Sport. 16 September 2013.

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