Source: CCTV.com
09-10-2008 13:43
Special Report: Beijing 2008 Paralympic GamesSouth African "Blade Runner" Oscar Pistorius began his bid for a sprint triple by winning the men's 100-meter T-44.
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| "Blade Runner" Oscar Pistorius (R) from South Africa crosses the finish line ahead of Jerome Singleton of the United States during the final of men's 100m T44 of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games, at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, in Beijing, China, Sept. 9, 2008. Pistorius claimed the title of the event with a time of 11.17 seconds. |
The double amputee track sensation broke the Games record in his 100m heat, but didn't get off to a good start in the final. But Pistorius managed to catch up, clocking a time of 11.17 seconds for his first gold medal in Beijing. The 21-year-old holds the world marks in his category for the 100m, 200m and 400m.
