Oscar Pistorius Makes History At the Olympics, August 2012
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Photo 1 of 5Credit: BackpagePixSouth Africa's Oscar Pistorius, dubbed "the Blade-Runner" by the media, made history when he became the first amputee to take part in an Olympics track event. -
Photo 2 of 5Credit: BackpagePixHe went took part in the Men's 400m heats and qualified for the Men's 400m semi-finals. He did well in this heat, finishing in second place -
Photo 3 of 5Credit: Barry Aldworth/BackpagePixThe semis were much tougher and he was unable to go through to the final... -
Photo 4 of 5Credit: BackpagePixAfter finishing last... -
Photo 5 of 5Credit: BackpagePixPistorius' hopes of completing the Men's 4x400m relay were dashed when South Africa was forced out of the race by a collision. They were allowed into the final after appealing.
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