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Post by kokka78 on May 16, 2008 15:10:35 GMT
I just heard the news Pistorious will partecipate at the next Olympics which will be held this summer in China  here's more news..... Double amputee sprinter Oscar Pistorius has won his appeal case at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to overturn a ban preventing him from competing against able-bodied athletes.
The decision means that Pistorius is allowed to run in all International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) sanctioned events with immediate effect - this summer's Beijing Olympic Games being the South African's priority.
"I am thrilled with the panel's findings and hope that it silences many of the crazy theories that have been circulating in recent months about my having an unfair advantage," Pistorius said.
"My focus throughout this appeal has been to ensure that disabled athletes be given the chance to compete and compete fairly with able-bodied athletes.
"I look forward to continuing my quest to qualify for the Olympics."
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Post by johnboy14 on May 16, 2008 15:48:11 GMT
Legend, I would love it if he wins
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Post by kokka78 on May 16, 2008 16:40:47 GMT
me too would be a huge thing if he ever gonna make it! |
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Post by fazman on May 16, 2008 21:15:26 GMT
fair play to the lad it would be a brilliant event and why shouldnt he be given the chance to compete
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Post by Tatty on May 17, 2008 9:06:51 GMT
He'll come last like he has in all his other races with able bodied sprinters.
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Post by kokka78 on May 17, 2008 9:38:43 GMT
He'll come last like he has in all his other races with able bodied sprinters. what if he won a medal?  |
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Post by fazman on May 17, 2008 10:10:22 GMT
He'll come last like he has in all his other races with able bodied sprinters. what if he won a medal? He wont win a medal but that isnt the point is it just to compete is the reward for him and I say this will be the story of the olympics no matter what else happens |
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Post by kokka78 on May 17, 2008 11:02:31 GMT
what if he won a medal? He wont win a medal but that isnt the point is it just to compete is the reward for him and I say this will be the story of the olympics no matter what else happens agree but u cnt be sure he won't win any medal! can u? dnt think so! just wait and see!  |
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Post by fazman on May 17, 2008 11:57:16 GMT
He wont win a medal but that isnt the point is it just to compete is the reward for him and I say this will be the story of the olympics no matter what else happens agree but u cnt be sure he won't win any medal! can u? dnt think so! just wait and see! Look he has raced against able bodied athletes before and lost by a mile so its about making history not the medals |
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Post by kokka78 on May 17, 2008 12:04:09 GMT
agree but u cnt be sure he won't win any medal! can u? dnt think so! just wait and see! Look he has raced against able bodied athletes before and lost by a mile so its about making history not the medals this doesn't mean he cannot win any medal! also "normal" athletes lost few races but this doesn't mean they cannot fight or also win a medal u can't rule him out like that.  |
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Post by fazman on May 17, 2008 12:18:37 GMT
Look he has raced against able bodied athletes before and lost by a mile so its about making history not the medals this doesn't mean he cannot win any medal! also "normal" athletes lost few races but this doesn't mean they cannot fight or also win a medal u can't rule him out like that. sorry  |
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Post by jigglymarina on May 18, 2008 7:14:42 GMT
what if he won a medal? He wont win a medal but that isnt the point is it just to compete is the reward for him and I say this will be the story of the olympics no matter what else happens Spot on, mate. Him being allowed to compete is just what the Olympic spirit is about - that it's more important to participate than to win. |
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Post by Tatty on May 18, 2008 11:18:36 GMT
He'll come last like he has in all his other races with able bodied sprinters. what if he won a medal? He won't. |
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Post by fazman on May 18, 2008 16:30:54 GMT
Lets look at this from kokka point of view she is admiting it most likely wont happen but she has said it is possible he will win a medal I understand her and respect her view . This is a historic event and I hope he gets the praise he deserves.
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Post by kokka78 on May 18, 2008 19:19:00 GMT
what if he won a medal? He won't. u cnt be sure Tatty...of course will be more difficult for him but i guess at least the 1% of possibilities are there for him. P.s If he wins u will pay me a pizza via Forum lol  |
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