South Africa's 'Blade Runner' Heads to Olympics

Double amputee, Oscar Pistorius, has beaten all odds by qualifying for the London Olympics, amid controversy of the "unfair advantage" posed by the carbon fibre legs he uses.

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South African double amputee sprint runner, Oscar Pistorius was included in South Africa's team for the London 2012 Olympic Games. His inclusion clears the way for him to become ... read more »

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Double amputee Oscar Pistorious

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The Citizen, 1 September 2011

If he were Ugandan, double amputee Oscar Pistorius would be the current national champion over 400m metres. read more »
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South African Press Association, 1 September 2011

National 400m hurdles record holder LJ van Zyl secured South Africa's first medal, bagging bronze at the World Athletics Championships in Daegu, South Korea on Thursday. read more »
South Africa: Oscar Shines At IAAF World Champs

SouthAfrica.info, 31 August 2011

After making history by becoming the first athlete with a disablity to qualify for an able-bodied World Championships, Oscar Pistorius has made his mark and left a huge impression ... read more »

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HE IS NOT SOUH AFRICAN ,BUT A DUTCH SOUTH AFRICAN

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