Tuesday, August 07, 2012

And what of Oscar Pistorius?

He seems like a great guy and it's an inspiring story, but what is to stop wheelchair athletes from suing their way into the Games? 

And why does Mr. Pistorius continue to compete in the Paralympics? Why then can't Usain Bolt?

Oscar Pistorius failed in his bid to reach the Olympic 400 metres 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 fibre prosthetic blades after being born without a fibula in both legs, is the first double-amputee to run in ...
- Roto-Reuters via Yahoo! News

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