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. '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. 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. Op-Ed: To This Amputee Athlete, Oscar Pistorius Runs on Talent The hype over South African Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius is in a way good, since it lets the world see that an amputee or disabled athlete is to be taken seriously. Oscar shows the world that people with disabilities are athletes, and that to me is a watershed moment. Oscar Pistorius, running on prosthetic legs, 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. 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: 'Blade Runner' Fails To Make Finals In Men's 400 Oscar Pistorius, known to many as the "Blade Runner," has failed to make the final in the men's 400-meter race at the London Olympics. Kirani James of Grenada came in first, while Pistorius came in last, according to The New York Times. But, when James looked back to see the South African double-amputee cross the [...] Oscar Pistorius: 'Blade Runner' Fails To Make Finals In Men's 400 is a post ... 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. Pistorius fails to make 400m final LONDON (Reuters) - Oscar Pistorius failed in his bid to reach the Olympic 400 metres final on Sunday when the South African double-amputee finished last in his semi while it was a terrible night for the United States in an event they normally dominate. Pistorius, who races wearing carbon fibre prosthetic blades after being born without a fibula in both legs, is the first double-amputee to run in ... Oscar Pistorius fails to qualify for men's 400 metres final South African double amputee Oscar Pistorius failed to qualify for the Olympic Games men's 400m final on Sunday.
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Tuesday, August 7, 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 Letters Editor Ryan Lochte coverage Chumps of week left behind semis After London sets sights on Rio bows out 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
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