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Pistorius Wins Paralympic Gold

South African who sued for right to compete in Olympics takes 100 meters; more to come

By the Associated Press

Posted Sep 9, 2008 1:04 PM CDT

(AP) – One gold medal down and two to go for sprinter Oscar Pistorius at the Beijing Paralympics. Despite a slow start on a wet track, the South African won the most difficult of his three races, taking gold today in the 100 meters in 11.17... Read full story »

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