Oscar Pisrorius has been announced to be a member of South Africa's Olympic track team for London Olympic Cames.That is to say he has become the first amputee to compete in track at the Olympics."Today is truly one o the proudest days of my life,"Pisrorius said in a statement.
Oscar Pisrorius is known as the Blade Runner,because he runs on "blades".
Oscar was born without fibula In order to reduce harm and improve his chance of mobility in later life,his legs were cut off below the knees when he was only 11 months old.Six months later he received his first pair of prosthetic legs and within days he had mastered them
Supported and encouraged by his family,Oscar lived an active life which bed to him becoming a keen sportsman during his school years. he was a great rugby player in secondary school.He also played tennis and boxing.
In June 2004,he was givn his first pair of "blades".Eight months after first stepping onto the track,he surprised the athletics world by winning the 200m glod medel at the Athens Paralympics,breaking the world record with a time of 21.97 seconds.
Success in Pisrorius Cames couldn't satisfy him anymore. heset his sights on competing against able-bodied athlets.At the South Africa Chimpionships in March 2005,he finished sixth in the 400m final. At Daegu Chimpionships in 2011,he entered the semi-finals.
His performances will continue to gain attention and headlince across the world.