Monday, August 6, 2012

Phil Sheridan Pistorius through to 400 semifinals transforms Olympic Games Amputee Makes Olympics History Scientists Debate Whether Oscar Pistorius's Prosthetic Legs Should Disqualify Him from the Fails Make Final in left behind semis Advances 400Meter Semifinals VIDEO makes history FailsIf Only by Stopwatch After London sets sights on Rio bows out of eliminated men's leaves critics competitors his wake goes meters Double amputee reaches advances 400meter Bob Kravitz Why does competing these feel so wrong 400m David Epstein Fair or foul Experts split over whether has advantage Doubleamputee realistic shot at medal

Oscar Pistorius, running on a prosthetic leg, finishes last in race, first in hearts South Africa's Oscar Pistorius, a former star of the Paralympic Games, raced for the second time at these Olympics on his carbon-fiber prosthetics. Oscar Pistorius Fails to Make Final in the 400 Oscar Pistorius, the double-amputee runner from South Africa, was eliminated in the semifinals of the men's 400-meter at the London Olympics. Fresh Take: 'Blade Runner' Oscar Pistorius wins over fans at London Olympics 'Blade Runner' Oscar Pistorius failed to qualify for the men's 400-meter final, but won the hearts of many here at the OIympics, including some of his competitors. 'Blade Runner' Oscar Pistorius fails to qualify for Olympic 400-meter final 'Blade Runner' Oscar Pistorius didn't advance to the medal round of the men's 400 meters, but will still run in the 4x400 relay. Oscar Pistorius steals spotlight with Olympic debut Oscar Pistorius became the first amputee ever to compete in track and field at the Olympics. Oscar Pistorius knocked out of London 2012 Olympics but his achievements will resound for years to come Athletics: Oscar Pistorius's Olympic journey has ended but not before he kicked down another door with his carbon-fibre blades. Oscar Pistorius redefining perceptions by competing in Olympics When Oscar Pistorius stepped onto the Olympic Stadium track in his carbon-fiber, silicon-sleeved Flex-Foot Cheetahs he made his own giant leap for mankind. Oscar Pistorius achieves Olympic dream, advances to 400-meter semifinal Scientists might not yet be able to agree on whether Oscar Pistorius should be allowed to compete in the Olympics, but it is undeniable that when he did on Saturday morning, it became an indelible moment in history of the Games. Pistorius races into history by breaking down barriers Oscar Pistorius's Olympic journey is nearly over but he will leave London having kicked down another door with his carbon fibre blades. Three cheers for the Oscar Pistorius, the best story in London Oscar Pistorius - the double amputee who runs with carbon fiber blades - has become the toast of the Olympic Games.
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