Oscar Pistorius, 400 m second time in Roma Golden League

1. Ok, as long as they can run on springs, too. 2. The thing about the 400 is you are dying on the last 100M and are just trying to hang on. He was less fatigued in this video, which is why you see him go from last to almost winning. 3. Can't you just cut the folks he is unfairly beating some slack? They work their butts off as well.

I don't think anyone is calling him a cheater. Look, the world record for the marathon in a wheelchair is about 45 minutes faster than the world record for running, but their times are not compared to runners for good reason. It is simply not an apples to apples comparison of ability. Yes, he has overcome huge challenges and deserves respect, but he may be unfairly beating runners that have worked a lifetime to develop their skill. It's not a simple question.

He has nothing below his knees and he can achive this kind of success and perfermence. We regular people that have fully functioning arms and legs, whats our excuse?

yes,nice queustion fr his son..its ok

Well it was just announced he was allowed to compete but failed to beat the qualifying record of 45.55 (Oscar's Time: 46.25). Although before his trial run the South African Relay team said they would consider him to race, so there might be some hope for him yet! Fair or not for racing, this would be more of a boost of esteem for amputees globally. Good on him I say!

It's OK; chances were 50-50 that you'ld figure it out.

nothing against the guy, but there are dis/advantages with the legs issue. its too controversial tho. less fatigue for won this. less bood/oxygen demand is needed for the body. too sensitive of an issue. but i guarantee he would trade it back for his legs (not being a douche) cause he has a real passion for the sport. kudos either way

u BLEEDING-HEARTS r blinded by your emotions. carbon fiber legs give him a HUGE advantage: he has far lighter legs, his calf muscles dont tire out, he uses overall less body energy (again, cus his legs r lighter and hes not using calf muscles, AND cuz the carbon fiber provides a spring-like action), he has no pressure on his feet and ankles (cuz he has none). imaging one runner running on cushioned, pressurized air. now does that sound fair to u? hes a good athlete, but this isnt fair to others.

I totally agree with you.

true that and he doesnt build up lactic acid in the last 100m like most quarter-milers do, thats why you see him moving up the last 100m