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. Oscar Pistorius steals spotlight with Olympic debut Oscar Pistorius became the first amputee ever to compete in track and field at the Olympics. '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 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. 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. 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. 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. Double-amputee Oscar Pistorius makes history on the Olympic track After South African Oscar Pistorius made history Saturday by becoming the first double-amputee to compete in the able-bodied Olympics, fellow 400-meter runner Bryshon Nellum recalled what it was like being in a wheelchair after he was shot in both legs in a drive-by shooting when he was 19, his career in jeopardy. 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. Oscar Pistorius Makes Olympic History In 400 Meters, And Moves On To Semifinal Sprinter Oscar Pistorius, the double-amputee who has for years sought to run in the Olympic Games, finally got his wish Saturday, when he ran in a preliminary heat in the men's 400 meters in London's Olympic Stadium. But he wasn't content with making history as the Olympics' first amputee runner.
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Sunday, August 5, 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 Advances 400Meter Semifinals VIDEO makes history After London sets sights on Rio bows out of eliminated men's Pistorious Finals leaves critics competitors his wake goes meters Double amputee reaches advances 400meter Bob Kravitz Why does competing these feel so wrong 400m semis David Epstein Fair or foul Experts split over whether has advantage Doubleamputee realistic shot at medal 'Blade Runner' is fast track with
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