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    OSCAR PISTORIUS: BLADE RUNNER

    South African Olympic runner.  Just saw the bio/interview.  GO OSCAR!  Out of the blocks: Oscar Pistorius runs during his men's 400m semi-final at the Olympic Stadium on Sunday   

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    +4  Views: 1509 Answers: 5 Posted: 12 years ago
    Bob/PKB

    I hope you are able to see the whole picture of Oscar, who has no legs from his knees down. He is representing South Africa is some of the track events.
    Commented 12 years ago
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      There's been much controversy on his participation in this event on the grounds that his artificial feet provide an unfair advantage against his competitors. Although this was settled in court, the advantage may in fact be real.


      Regardless, as a fan of athletics and a much bigger fan of humanity, I believe that the latter trumps the former. I'm sure that those same people that vocally contest his eligibility are dead-silent about "fairness" once he takes the blades off and takes on life's daily, simple chores.

      12 years ago. Rating: 7
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        Unbelievable, good on him.

        12 years ago. Rating: 7
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          Bob/PKB

          He fills MY heart with pride FOR him.
          commented 12 years ago

          I think he is one super athlete

          12 years ago. Rating: 7
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            Bob/PKB

            Seemed very likable and someone young people can admire and respect. I know this old person does!
            commented 12 years ago

            What an amazing individual. God bless him.

            12 years ago. Rating: 6
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              Bob/PKB

              HE is the champion, gold medal or eliminated; class all the way.
              commented 12 years ago

              One TOTALLY amazing sportsman!:-)

              12 years ago. Rating: 4
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