I can’t wait for the 2012 London Olympics to see Oscar Pistorius in action. Because I originate from Africa, I have a real interest in this young man. He had been dubbed “the blade runner”. He has no legs so he has been fitted with blades so he can follow his dream of being a sprinter. He has such a will to win that even when the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) claimed he would have an advantage with J-shaped blades,(and did not want to allow him to enter the Beijing Olympics), he fought until he got the right to compete. He then had a big disappointment because he failed to achieve the minimum required qualifying time.
He told Reuters in an interview "The opportunity was given back to me and I had two and half months to try and qualify. Although I didn't, it has opened the doors for the future of disabled sports and, for me that alone was a great accomplishment. I didn't make the Olympics this time, I'm hoping for the future." This never say die attitude is one we can all learn. He has his hopes set high for the 2012 London Olympics. I really hope our 2012 Athletes will take this same attitude and have a will to win - not only for Britain, but more importantly for themselves at the Summer Olympics in London.
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