Oscar Pistorius's Historic Race from 2011

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Getting Set
Oscar Pistorius of South Africa walks before the men's 400 metres semi-final at the IAAF World Championships in Daegu August 29, 2011. Pistorious's nickname is "Blade Runner," given because he runs on two specially designed carbon fiber-blades.

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