Oscar Pistorius
- Oscar Pistorius

- Medals
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- Gold 0
- Silver 0
- Bronze 0
- Country
- South Africa
- Date of Birth
- November 21, 1986
- Height
- 5' 11" (1.81m)
- Weight
- 170lbs. (77kg)
- Age
- 26
- Gender
- Male
Latest News
Friday's Sports In Brief
MEDINAH, Ill. (AP) -- Keegan Bradley went from a rookie to a rock star in the Ryder Cup, and Phil Mickelson saw it coming. More »
AP - Sports - Sat, Sep 29, 2012 5:55 AM EDTBlade runner Pistorius to play in Dunhill …
ST ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) -- Oscar Pistorius, the 25-year-old double amputee coming off inspirational performances in the Olympics and Paralympics, is set to play More »
AP - Sports - Fri, Sep 28, 2012 5:04 PM EDTWeekend Sports in Brief
NEW YORK (AP) -- Finally tested, even trailing, at the U.S. Open, Serena Williams turned things around just in time. More »
AP - Sports - Mon, Sep 10, 2012 7:18 AM EDTThursday's Sports in Brief
NEW YORK (AP) -- Playing terrific defense and catching lines with his shots all night long, defending U.S. Open champion Novak Djokovic beat 2009 champion Juan More »
AP - Sports - Fri, Sep 7, 2012 8:20 AM EDTOscar Pistorius Gives Harsh Interview …
On Tuesday, September 4, 2012, it was announced that Oscar Pistorius would not be facing any penalties for a negative comment he made about a fellow competitor to a More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Thu, Sep 6, 2012 7:49 AM EDT
Schedule & Results
- Symbol for Event results in medals
| Time | Event Type | Sport | Event | Stage | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/4/12 5:35 AM | Track & Field | Men's 400 Meters | Heats | See Results | |
| 8/5/12 3:48 PM | Track & Field | Men's 400 Meters | Semifinal | See Results | |
| 8/9/12 6:35 AM | Track & Field | Men's 4x400m Relay | Heats | See Results | |
| 8/10/12 4:20 PM | Medal/Final | Track & Field | Men's 4x400m Relay | Final | See Results |
Oscar Pistorius Biography
Pistorius may not be a favorite to medal in the 400 meters this summer, but his mere presence in London will be an inspiration to people with disabilities around the world. The South African, who had his lower legs amputated as a baby after he was born without either fibula, will become the first amputee athlete to compete in a running event at the Olympics. Even before he was named to South Africa's team, Pistorius' achievements garnered plenty of recognition - perhaps most notably as one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world and as the 2012 Laureus Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability. Nicknamed "Blade Runner" for the prosthetic limbs he uses on the track, Pistorius has been forced to overcome claims that his artificial lower legs give him an advantage over able-bodied runners. The IAAF, the world governing body for athletics, ruled him ineligible for competition in 2008, but the Court of Arbitration for Sport unanimously overturned that ruling a few months later. Pistorius attempted to qualify for the Beijing Games that summer, but came up short in the 400 and was not selected for South Africa's 4x400-meter relay team. He did, however, win gold medals in the 100-, 200- and 400-meter races at the Beijing Paralympics, adding to a pair of medals he won in Athens. After recovering from serious injuries suffered in a 2009 boat accident, Pistorius qualified for the world championships last year, reaching the semifinals in the 400 and helping South Africa win a silver medal in the 4x400 relay. He ran the first leg in the qualifying heat, in which the team set a national record, although he did not run in the final. It seemed like he would not get the chance to run in the individual 400 in London after he barely missed meeting South Africa's strict qualifying criteria, but he has run the Olympic "A" standard twice in the last year and was chosen for the team anyway. He also figures to be a fixture in the relay, which probably represents Pistorius' best chance to medal - and produce a magical moment on the podium.
Overall Medal Count
| Rank | Country | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 46 | 29 | 29 | 104 |
| 2 | China | 38 | 27 | 23 | 88 |
| 3 | Russia | 24 | 26 | 32 | 82 |
| 4 | Great Britain | 29 | 17 | 19 | 65 |
| 5 | Germany | 11 | 19 | 14 | 44 |
| 6 | Japan | 7 | 14 | 17 | 38 |
| 7 | Australia | 7 | 16 | 12 | 35 |
| 8 | France | 11 | 11 | 12 | 34 |
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