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Oscar Pistorius

An interesting story on  South African disabled track star, Oscar Pistorius, was published in today’s Globe and Mail.  There has long been a debate on the advantages of his artifical legs, or’ blades’ that he runs with.

It appears that the studys have proven, scientifically (who can argue with that?), that he has a 10 second advantage over 400m against an able bodied athlete.

Personally I find it amusing that there is even a study in the first place, which foccuses on a man with no legs being able to run faster than, say, a man with legs…?!

But with Olympic aspirations as real possibility for the young 22 year old, the necessary studies need to take place.  I’m not sure how the 10 second advantage would pan out if he did line up in London in 2012 but it sure would cause a stir if the able bodies are starting with a 10 second handicap over Oscar.

Full story on the Globe and Mail here.