Read more Oscar Pistorius stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/5662/oscar-pistorius.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 10:46:54 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/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/32777/pistorius-misses-last-shot-at-beijing.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagDouble-amputee sprinter Oscar Pistorius was not chosen today to be on South Africa's Olympic team for Beijing. After failing to qualify for the 400 meters earlier, Pistorius was left off the 1,600-meter relay team, the AP reports. Four other South Africans had faster times, and two others were chosen...http://www.newser.com/story/32777/pistorius-misses-last-shot-at-beijing.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 18 Jul 2008 9:22:35 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/32625/amputee-racer-fails-to-qualify-for-olympics.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagDouble-amputee sprinter Oscar Pistorius fell short of the 400-meter qualifying time for the Olympics today, though his lifetime best run could yet get him to Beijing in the relay. The 21-year-old South African shrugged off the pre-race distraction of threatening legal action against the IAAF and finished third in his...http://www.newser.com/story/32625/amputee-racer-fails-to-qualify-for-olympics.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 16 Jul 2008 18:11:15 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/32614/officials-knock-irks-amputee-sprinter.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagLawyers for double-amputee sprinter Oscar Pistorius responded aggressively after a track and field official recommended South Africa exclude him from its Olympic relay squad "for reasons of safety," the New York Times reports. Pistorius, 23, “reserves all rights and remedies” if track's governing body doesn't retract, noting that a sports...http://www.newser.com/story/32614/officials-knock-irks-amputee-sprinter.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 16 Jul 2008 14:02:15 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/32250/pistorius-fails-in-2nd-olympics-bid.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagDouble-amputee sprinter Oscar Pistorius missed out in another attempt to qualify for the Olympics today, the AP reports, improving his time in the 400 meters but still falling short of the qualifying time at a meet in Rome. The 21-year-old South African will try again Wednesday in Switzerland, and could...http://www.newser.com/story/32250/pistorius-fails-in-2nd-olympics-bid.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 11 Jul 2008 17:00:35 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/26508/worlds-most-influential-make-time.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagIt’s not often Hillary Clinton, the Dalai Lama, and Judd Apatow find themselves on the same list. But they've all made Time's annual pick of the world’s 100 most influential people, ranging from artists and intellectuals to scientists and politicians (including George Bush and all three presidential hopefuls). A short...http://www.newser.com/story/26508/worlds-most-influential-make-time.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 05 May 2008 2:47:43 CDT