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South African sprinter Oscar Pistorius raised a ruckus last summer when the he wanted to qualify for the Beijing Olympics, thanks to the J-shaped carbon fiber blades that the double-amputee uses to run. Full Article at 80beats
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South African sprinter Oscar Pistorius raised a ruckus last summer when the he wanted to qualify for the Beijing Olympics, thanks to the J-shaped carbon fiber blades that the double-amputee uses to run. Full Article at Discover
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In 2008, the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) banned double amputee Oscar Pistorius from racing in the 2008 Summer Olympics. Later that same year, the ban was reversed. Full Article at Popular Science
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In 2007, South African double-amputee sprinter Oscar Pistorius became the first disabled athlete to compete against able-bodied runners, placing seventh in the British Grand Prix. Full Article at Science
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Southern Cal coach Pete Carroll said yesterday that quarterback Matt Barkley and all-American safety Taylor Mays would practice this week despite minor injuries. Barkley has a bruised right shoulder and Mays has a sprained right knee. Full Article at Philly.com
