South African Paralympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius participates in the 100m and 200m, winning a gold medal at 2008 Paralympics

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South African Paralympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius, nicknamed "Blade Runner" for his running prowess, in the 100 meters at the 2008 Beijing Paralympics. Pistorius has qualified for the 2012 London Olympics in the 400 meters and the 4X400 meter relay.

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Location: Beijing China
Photo credit: © Bob Daemmrich / Alamy / Afripics
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