BRUSSELS, Belgium (AP) — "The IAAF ruled Monday that double-amputee sprinter Oscar Pistorius is ineligible to compete in the Beijing Olympics because his prosthetic racing legs give him a clear competitive advantage."
This is a 'technical' ruling, but the message it sends to thousands of young athletes in similar situations is horrible. You'd think the IAAF would issue a press release, or even better, hold a news conference to congratulate Mr. Pistorius and honor his bravery, ambition and persistence.
14 January 2008
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