Blade runner Oscar Pistorius, the double amputee from South Africa, has won his gold medal in a photo-finish at the 100 metres event in the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games. Here's an excerpt from an Associated Press report:
One gold medal down and two to go for the sprinter Oscar Pistorius of South Africa at the Beijing Paralympics.
Despite a slow start on a wet track Tuesday, Pistorius won the most difficult of his three races, taking gold in the 100 meters in 11.17 seconds. Jerome Singleton (11.20) and Brian Frasure (11.50), both of the United States, finished second and third.
“I had a tough start and a slow first 30 meters,” Pistorius said. “I really just pulled out all the stops.”
After the prize ceremony: Singleton, Pistorius and Frasure. They sure look like regular blokes to me!
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