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. Subway 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. Oscar Pistorius steals spotlight with Olympic debut Oscar Pistorius became the first amputee ever to compete in track and field at the Olympics. Oscar Pistorius eliminated in semifinals of men's 400 LONDON — Oscar Pistorius' Olympic journey ended in the semifinals of the men's 400 Sunday night, but he will be remembered for much more than his time or placement. 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. Pistorius fails to qualify for 400 metres final South African double amputee Oscar Pistorius failed to qualify for the Olympic Games men's 400m final on Sunday. Oscar Pistorius achieves Olympic dream, advances to 400-meter semifinal Scientists might not yet be able to agree on whether Oscar Pistorius should be allowed to compete in the Olympics, but it is undeniable that when he did on Saturday morning, it became an indelible moment in history of the Games. Pistorius fails to make 400m final LONDON (Reuters) - Oscar Pistorius failed in his bid to reach the Olympic 400 meters 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 fiber prosthetic blades after being born without a fibula in both legs, is the first double-amputee to run in ... Pistorius bows out of Olympic 400 in semifinals LONDON (AP) -- Double-amputee runner Oscar Pistorius failed to reach the Olympic final of the 400 meters, following a bad start with a slow race and finishing last in his semifinal heat on Sunday night.
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Sunday, August 5, 2012
Phil Sheridan Pistorius through to 400 semifinals transforms Olympic Games Oscar Fails Make Final in the Amputee Makes Olympics History Scientists Debate Whether Pistorius's Prosthetic Legs Should Disqualify Him from bows out of Advances 400Meter Semifinals VIDEO makes history eliminated men's Pistorious Finals leaves critics competitors his wake goes meters Double amputee reaches London advances 400meter Bob Kravitz Why does competing these feel so wrong 400m semis David Epstein Fair or foul Experts split over whether has advantage Doubleamputee realistic shot at medal 'Blade Runner' is on fast track with finishes 2nd Italy
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