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. 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. 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. 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. 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 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. 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. Oscar Pistorius steals spotlight with Olympic debut Oscar Pistorius became the first amputee ever to compete in track and field at the Olympics. 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 ...
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