Oscar Pistorius's Historic Race from 2011

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History
South Africa's Oscar Pistorius, left, and US athlete Greg Nixon, right, compete in the men's 400 metres semi-finals at the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Championships in Daegu on August 29, 2011. Despite all of his limitations, Pistorius has persevered and has become the first double amputee to run in the World Championships.

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