Blade Runner Pistorius Runs Closer to Olympic Dream

Blade Runner Pistorius Runs Closer to Olympic Dream

South African double amputee sprinter Oscar Pistorius has qualified for the 2011 World Championships and 2012 Olympics after clocking 45.07 seconds in the 400 meters to meet the 'A' standard qualifying time at a meeting in Lignano, Italy.

Known as the Blade Runner,ncaa jerseys Pistorius runs with carbon fiber prosthetic running blades. "The fastest man on no legs", who was born without fibula in both legs,,MLB JERSEYS,,Jogos Quentes Gold, set world records in the 100, 200 and 400 meters events at the 2008 Paralympics despite failing in his final opportunity to qualify for the 400 meters at the 2008 Summer Olympics by 0.70 seconds.

This was Pistorius' final chance to attain the 'A' qualifying standard of 45.25 which could seal his spot at the World Championships next month in Daegu, South Korea.,Ray Ban Sunglasses, The 24-year-old eventually ran 0.18 seconds inside the 'A' standard time and is now able to compete with able-bodied athletes on his carbon fiber blades at a major international event for the first time.

"It was just a dream race. 'See you in Daegu' sounds so wonderful," Pistorius, the multiple Paralympic gold medalist said after his win.

"I am sure tomorrow when I wake up it is going to hit me. It is really humbling to know I have gotten so much support from everyone."

The time put Pistorius on track to achieve his ambition of being first amputee sprinter to be eligible for selection for South Africa at the London Olympic Games.