Double amputee Oscar Pistorius makes his debut, runs in the Olympics: Being Dis-abled is not a Dis-advantage, It's an "able-advantage" Go Oscar!!!

Double-amputee Oscar 'The Blade Runner' Pistorius makes successful Olympic debut, advances to 400-meter semifinals.

Oscar Pistorius, a 25-year-old South African and probably the most celebrated track athlete at the Games this side of Usain Bolt, made his much-anticipated Olympic debut a resounding success Saturday morning, when Pistorius, the first double-amputee to compete in the Olympics, ran his 400-meter heat in 45.44 to advance to Sunday night's semifinals.

Oscar Pistorius, the Olympic Games' first ever double-amputee competitor, says he deserves to be in London. Christopher Nowak, Director of National Veterans Sports Programs, explains the challenges Pistorius will face against 'able-bodied' athletes.

Despite failing to meet South African Olympic standards, Oscar Pistorius, the double-amputee runner who won a court battle to run against able-bodied athletes in international competitions, will compete in the 400 meters at the upcoming London Olympics.
Pistorius was selected for both the 400 and 4x400 relay by South Africa's Olympic committee in a surprise decision. He will become the first amputee to run at the Summer Olympics.