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Monday, September 03, 2012 10:44:30 AM
Oscar Pistorius stunned as he is beaten into second place by Brazilian Alan Oliveira in T43/44 200m
If you were seeking a name to symbolise, even transcend Paralympic sport, it would be that of Oscar Pistorius. But the great South African had urged spectators at these London Games to focus not on the athletes’ disability, but on their ability, and his own performance offered a stirring support for that clarion call.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9Wlp1sTnoY&feature=player_embedded
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Oscar Pistorius has apologised for the timing of his comments following his loss in the Paralympic T44 200m final.
The South African claimed gold medallist Alan Oliveira's artificial legs were too long and criticised the International Paralympic Committee.
In a statement, he said: "That was Alan's moment and I would like to put on record the respect I have for him.
"I want to apologise for the timing of my comments but I do believe there is an issue here."
The world record holder was overhauled by Oliveira in the final 20 metres. The Brazilian clocked 21.45 seconds, with Pistorius second in 21.52
more...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/disability-sport/19462059
If you were seeking a name to symbolise, even transcend Paralympic sport, it would be that of Oscar Pistorius. But the great South African had urged spectators at these London Games to focus not on the athletes’ disability, but on their ability, and his own performance offered a stirring support for that clarion call.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9Wlp1sTnoY&feature=player_embedded
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Oscar Pistorius has apologised for the timing of his comments following his loss in the Paralympic T44 200m final.
The South African claimed gold medallist Alan Oliveira's artificial legs were too long and criticised the International Paralympic Committee.
In a statement, he said: "That was Alan's moment and I would like to put on record the respect I have for him.
"I want to apologise for the timing of my comments but I do believe there is an issue here."
The world record holder was overhauled by Oliveira in the final 20 metres. The Brazilian clocked 21.45 seconds, with Pistorius second in 21.52
more...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/disability-sport/19462059
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