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NEWS ABOUT: Paralympics

Paralympics stories: 7 news summaries

'Blade Runner' Recovering After Boating Crash

He still plans to compete in May Paralympics

Feb 23, 09 3:24 AM CST
(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... More »

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surgery • Oscar Pistorius • accident • Blade Runner • Paralympics • boat accident

 Home Depot Dumps Olympians 

Program helped win 95 gold medals

Jan 8, 09 7:44 AM CST
(Newser) - Home Depot is ending the high-profile sponsorship program under which hundreds of US athletes have had the opportunity to chase Olympic gold. The company denied that the slumping economy was behind the decision, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. But a marketing expert said, “In tough times like these, companies are... More »

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NFL • MLB • NASCAR • 2008 Beijing Olympics • Home Depot • Olympic Games • Paralympics • corporate sponsorship • big-box retailers

 Pistorius Wins 
 Paralympic Gold 

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

Sep 9, 08 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 seconds. Jerome Singleton was second... More »

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South Africa • 2008 Beijing Olympics • Oscar Pistorius • Paralympics


 US Paralympians
 Sue for Equal
 Treatment

Complain about disparities with able-bodied Olympians

Sep 6, 08 4:07 PM CDT
(Newser) - When the Paralympics opened today in Beijing, American Tony Iniguez proudly wore his uniform—but he’s also suing the US Olympic Program that provided it. Iniguez, like many of his teammates, believes paralympians deserve the same benefits as their able-bodied counterparts. His suit, filed with two retired wheelchair racers,... More »

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Team USA • Beijing • Paralympics • US Olympic Committee

Bladerunner Sets Sights on 2012 Olympics

Training delayed, Pistorius thinks London more realistic than '08

May 20, 08 7:13 AM CDT
(Newser) - Double-amputee sprinter Oscar Pistorius finally got the go-ahead to compete in the Olympics, but it took so long the 21-year-old Paralympic world record holder who runs on carbon fiber blades says he may not be able to make the cut for Beijing, and the London Olympics now appear more realistic.... More »

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2012 London Olympics • 2008 Beijing Olympics • Oscar Pistorius • Paralympics • bladerunner

Bladerunner Wins Appeal, Sets Sights
on Olympics

Double amputee can compete in trials

May 16, 08 2:50 PM CDT
(Newser) - Oscar Pistorius, the double-amputee sprinter who wants the chance to compete in the Olympics on his carbon-fiber blades, has won his appeal. The Court of Arbitration for Sport revoked the IAAF's ban on the South African Paralympic champion, making Pistorius eligible to compete against able-bodied runners. The runner is eager... More »

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2008 Beijing Olympics • Oscar Pistorius • IAAF • track and field • Blade Runner • Court of Arbitration for Sport • Paralympics

'Blade Runner' Found to Have Advantage

Amputee expected to be banned from Olympics after expert ruling

Jan 10, 08 9:00 AM CST
(Newser) - The double amputee who has petitioned to be included in this year's Olympic track and field events is likely to be denied his request today, the Guardian reports. A biomechanics expert concluded that the J-shaped carbon-fiber prosthetics South African sprinter Oscar Pistorius uses gives him an unfair advantage in stride... More »

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2008 Beijing Olympics • Oscar Pistorius • IAAF • Paralympics • prosthetics • Gert Peter Br�ggemann • amputation • stamina

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