Oscar Pistorius of South Africa became the first amputee to compete on the track at an Olympics, finishing second in his 400-meter heat Saturday to advance to the next round.
Pistorius, a double-amputee who runs on carbon-fiber blades, circled the oval in 45.44 seconds good enough for second place in his heat and a berth in the semifinals on Sunday night.
Pistorius waged a long fight to run in the Olympics against able-bodied opponents and finally got that chance on a sunny morning in front of a sellout crowd at Olympic Stadium.
Pistorius was born without fibulas and his legs were amputated below the knee before he was a year old.
All the best pistorius for Your Semifinals!!
A proud moment for the all of us. Good luck Pistorius. You have already
won many hearts. Medal is just a piece of metal.
Determination! Hats Off
It is gritty determination, perseverance and passion for the sports that has enabled Pistorius to come to this level and will eventually win him laurels. His enduring feats display his inner strength that has endowed him with courage and conviction to not only face adversities but also to overcome them convincingly.
What an inspiration you are. Good luck Oscar Pistorius.
It's a proud moment for Olympics. All the best to Pistorius!
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