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'Blade Runner' Recovering After Boating Crash

He still plans to compete in May Paralympics

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(Newser) – Oscar Pistorius, the double-amputee champion sprinter known affectionately as Blade Runner for his carbon-fiber running legs, is recovering from head and face injuries after a boating accident in South Africa. He and his friends were aboard a vessel that hit an unknown object, CNN reports. Pistorius, 22, has since had surgery and still plans to compete in May's Paralympics, according to his manager.

Pistorius didn't sustain any injuries to his ribs or extremities in the boating accident.
Pistorius didn't sustain any injuries to his ribs or extremities in the boating accident.   (AP Photo/Andy Wong, File)
Pistorius competes with Teo Turchi during the men's 400 meters at the Track and Field Golden Gala meeting in Rome last summer.
Pistorius competes with Teo Turchi during the men's 400 meters at the Track and Field Golden Gala meeting in Rome last summer.   (AP Photo/Pier Paolo Cito, File)
Oscar Pistorius of South Africa competes in the Men's 400m T44 final at the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing, China.
Oscar Pistorius of South Africa competes in the Men's 400m T44 final at the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing, China.   (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
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riffran
Feb 23, 09 6:47 AM CST
wow...a true testement to the power of the human spirit, being able to do so much with being handi-*ahem* capable...awsome..I hope he recovers well Reply
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