South African runner Oscar Pistorius has made history by becoming the first double amputee to compete in the Olympic Games ? and eased through to the semi-final of the men?s 400m at London 2012. History-making Oscar Pistorius is the first double amputee in the Olympics (Picture: Getty) The ?blade runner? qualified in 45.44secs, finishing his heat in second place behind Luguelin Santos of the Dominican Republic to confirm his place in the last-16. Pistorius received a huge welcome from the Olympic Stadium crowd as he took to the blocks and ran a strong race from start to finish, crossing the line ahead of third-placed Maksim Dyldin of Russia. Blade runner: Oscar Pistorius (Picture: Reuters) ?In the blocks I didn?t know whether to cry or be happy but then thought I had a job to do,? said the South African. ?It was such a mix of emotions. This crowd is amazing. I?ve run so many times in the UK and it feels like a second home for me.? The current 400m Paralympic champion also competed at the World Championships in Daegu last summer, where he reached the semi-finals. And he was thrilled to progress again today. ?I?ve got the most amazing team behind me and they let me peak when I need to,? he said. ?We?ve been together for nine years and this wouldn?t be possible without them.? Pistorius will now run in the 400m semi-finals tomorrow night, while also competing in the men?s 4x400m relay heats on Thursday. Pictures: Click here to see images from yesterday?s athletics events
Source: http://bbc-worldnews.net/2012/08/oscar-pistorius-makes-olympic-history-as-he-reaches-semi-finals/
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