Double-amputee sprinter Oscar Pistorius will not compete against
able-bodied athletes in the Olympics–at least in Beijing.
According to the Associated Press (AP), the “Blade Runner” pounded
out a personal record of 46.25 seconds in the qualifying trials for
the 400 meter race, but crossed the finish line 0.7 seconds short
of a spot on the South African team, ranking fifth overall. He had
also hoped for the starter’s post on the 1600-meter relay, a
four-person event, but this morning, the team roster did not
include his name. His name also was not on the alternates list.
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