Double amputee sprinter cleared to try for Olympic spot
Friday, May 16, 2008 - 12:35
in Psychology & Sociology
The Court of Arbitration for Sport rules that South African Oscar Pistorius is eligible to race against able-bodied athletes, overturning a ban by the International Association of Athletics Federations. Double-amputee sprinter Oscar Pistorius won his appeal today and can compete for a place in the Beijing Olympics.