Read more Paralympics stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/20494/paralympics.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 11:27:52 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/51532/blade-runner-recovering-after-boating-crash.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagOscar Pistorius, the double-amputee champion sprinter known affectionately as Blade Runner for his carbon-fiber running legs, is recovering from head and face injuries after a boating accident in South Africa. He and his friends were aboard a vessel that hit an unknown object, CNN reports. Pistorius, 22, has since had...http://www.newser.com/story/51532/blade-runner-recovering-after-boating-crash.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 23 Feb 2009 3:24:21 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/47334/home-depot-dumps-olympians.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagHome Depot is ending the high-profile sponsorship program under which hundreds of US athletes have had the opportunity to chase Olympic gold. The company denied that the slumping economy was behind the decision, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. But a marketing expert said, “In tough times like these, companies are going...http://www.newser.com/story/47334/home-depot-dumps-olympians.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 08 Jan 2009 7:44:44 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/37008/pistorius-wins-paralympic-gold.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagOne gold medal down and two to go for sprinter Oscar Pistorius at the Beijing Paralympics. Despite a slow start on a wet track, the South African won the most difficult of his three races, taking gold today in the 100 meters in 11.17 seconds. Jerome Singleton was second...http://www.newser.com/story/37008/pistorius-wins-paralympic-gold.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 09 Sep 2008 13:04:00 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/36778/us-paralympians-sue-for-equal-treatment.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWhen the Paralympics opened today in Beijing, American Tony Iniguez proudly wore his uniform—but he’s also suing the US Olympic Program that provided it. Iniguez, like many of his teammates, believes paralympians deserve the same benefits as their able-bodied counterparts. His suit, filed with two retired wheelchair racers, is...http://www.newser.com/story/36778/us-paralympians-sue-for-equal-treatment.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSat, 06 Sep 2008 16:07:48 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/27921/bladerunner-sets-sights-on-2012-olympics.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagDouble-amputee sprinter Oscar Pistorius finally got the go-ahead to compete in the Olympics, but it took so long the 21-year-old Paralympic world record holder who runs on carbon fiber blades says he may not be able to make the cut for Beijing, and the London Olympics now appear more realistic....http://www.newser.com/story/27921/bladerunner-sets-sights-on-2012-olympics.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 20 May 2008 7:13:03 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/27695/bladerunner-wins-appeal-sets-sights-on-olympics.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagOscar Pistorius, the double-amputee sprinter who wants the chance to compete in the Olympics on his carbon-fiber blades, has won his appeal. The Court of Arbitration for Sport revoked the IAAF's ban on the South African Paralympic champion, making Pistorius eligible to compete against able-bodied runners. The runner is eager...http://www.newser.com/story/27695/bladerunner-wins-appeal-sets-sights-on-olympics.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 16 May 2008 14:50:15 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/16046/blade-runner-found-to-have-advantage.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe double amputee who has petitioned to be included in this year's Olympic track and field events is likely to be denied his request today, the Guardian reports. A biomechanics expert concluded that the J-shaped carbon-fiber prosthetics South African sprinter Oscar Pistorius uses gives him an unfair advantage in stride...http://www.newser.com/story/16046/blade-runner-found-to-have-advantage.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 10 Jan 2008 9:00:00 CST