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NEWS ABOUT: Oscar Pistorius

Oscar Pistorius stories: 12 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

 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

Pistorius Misses Last
Shot at Beijing

Amputee not selected for relay team

Jul 18, 08 9:22 AM CDT
(AP) - Double-amputee sprinter Oscar Pistorius was not chosen today to be on South Africa's Olympic team for Beijing. After failing to qualify for the 400 meters earlier, Pistorius was left off the 1,600-meter relay team, the AP reports. Four other South Africans had faster times, and two others were chosen... More »

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2012 London Olympics • South Africa • 2008 Beijing Olympics • Oscar Pistorius • amputees • sprinters

Amputee Racer Fails to Qualify
for Olympics

South Africa can still pick him for relay
by defying panel

Jul 16, 08 6:11 PM CDT
(AP) - Double-amputee sprinter Oscar Pistorius fell short of the 400-meter qualifying time for the Olympics today, though his lifetime best run could yet get him to Beijing in the relay. The 21-year-old South African shrugged off the pre-race distraction of threatening legal action against the IAAF and finished third in his... More »

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South Africa • 2008 Beijing Olympics • Oscar Pistorius • runner • prosthetics

Official's Knock Irks Amputee Sprinter

Lawyers threaten after IAAF rep urges Olympic exclusion over safety

Jul 16, 08 2:02 PM CDT
(Newser) - Lawyers for double-amputee sprinter Oscar Pistorius responded aggressively after a track and field official recommended South Africa exclude him from its Olympic relay squad "for reasons of safety," the New York Times reports. Pistorius, 23, “reserves all rights and remedies” if track's governing body doesn't retract, noting... More »

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2008 Beijing Olympics • Oscar Pistorius • IAAF • amputees • legal action

 Pistorius Fails
 in 2nd Olympics Bid 

South Africa's Pistorius short of qualifying for 400, may have one chance left

Jul 11, 08 5:00 PM CDT
(Newser) - Double-amputee sprinter Oscar Pistorius missed out in another attempt to qualify for the Olympics today, the AP reports, improving his time in the 400 meters but still falling short of the qualifying time at a meet in Rome. The 21-year-old South African will try again Wednesday in Switzerland, and could... More »

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South Africa • 2008 Beijing Olympics • Oscar Pistorius • prosthetics

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

World's Most Influential
Make Time

Bernanke, Pitt, Clooney & Putin join list of 100 movers & shakers

May 5, 08 2:47 AM CDT
(Newser) - It’s not often Hillary Clinton, the Dalai Lama, and Judd Apatow find themselves on the same list. But they've all made Time's annual pick of the world’s 100 most influential people, ranging from artists and intellectuals to scientists and politicians (including George Bush and all three presidential hopefuls).... More »

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No Olympics for Blade Runner

Prosthetics make Pistorius too speedy

Jan 14, 08 9:25 AM CST
(Newser) - Double amputee Oscar Pistorius won’t compete in the 2008 Olympic Games, because the runner's prosthetic legs give him an unfair advantage, the IAAF ruled this morning. The South African plans to appeal, maintaining that the “cheetah” blades he uses put him on par with the able-bodied, but a... More »

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2008 Beijing Olympics • Oscar Pistorius • amputees • prosthetics

'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

Runner Blasts Olympics for Indecision

Amputee sprinter
says IAAF should help, not hassle him

Jul 16, 07 8:04 AM CDT
(Newser) - Oscar Pistorius, the South African double amputee fighting to run in the 2008 Olympics, finished seventh in a British 400m trial yesterday, and was then disqualified for running out of his lane. But his performance, substantially off his best, wasn't what was bothering him afterwards. Pistorius lashed out at the... More »

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