I know this is old news but..........Double amputee Oscar Pistorius, aka The Blade Runner. He was banned from able-bodied competitions, then the ban was overturned. To me he has an unfair advantage. Would he be as fast if he had his legs? He was 11 months old when his legs were amputated, maybe he had thick ankles, which would have given him no chance to be a sprinter.
http://sickler.mysbrforum.com/photos/l/WmSup41s.jpg
seems to be more of a racial issue here i don't think they want him to compete because his legs are black.
i'd say no!!!
didn't know this was still an issue
Arch, I'm making it one. :)
Far as I know he has free reign to compete in disabled and able-bodied competitions.
Don't those things make a spring action, possibly pushing him forward faster? Seems like a advantage. :unsure:
depends, is he the fastest amputee
It's tink-tink !
I would ask, Can the other runners use the same equipment? If not, then I would say he would have to abide by the regulations, just like everyone else.
The spring is mostly what concerns me........but also all world class sprinters have thin ankles. It would be funny if it was determined that this guy's ankles would have been thick. He could've dedicated his life to become a sprinter by training hard every day but he wouldn't become one. That would mean the blades give him an advantage over having his legs (with the thick ankles)Quote:
Originally Posted by onlooker
yes I believe he's the fastest, but in the pics I saw the other runners were single leg amputees, he's a doubleQuote:
Originally Posted by ttwarrior1
The other runners have their legs, how could they use blades? :+cluelessQuote:
Originally Posted by NrmlCurvSurfr
can't fly on one spring!Quote:
Originally Posted by sickler
He has NO legs. I don't understand how having legs in a foot race is a disadvantage. He should be a hero.
Blade runner kicked ass in this race. The other three appear to be single blades.Quote:
Originally Posted by manny24
http://sickler.mysbrforum.com/photos/l/V11Ytm99.jpg
much props to that guy..its his HEART doing the running..what determination..anyone knocking this guy is a piece of shit in my book.:bowdown:
Man, single blade seems to be the worst.Quote:
Originally Posted by sickler
Not knocking him, wondering if it's unfair to others. Remember the bionic man? Robotics, superhumanQuote:
Originally Posted by mh217
Single must be awkward,Quote:
Originally Posted by Masu485
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BjOiPkueto
All I have to say.
The vid is as seen on Comedy Central :duh:Quote:
Originally Posted by icancount2one
I remember 4 years ago or so when he wanted to be in the regular olympics that scientists determined the blades did give him an anfair advantage
Yes and he was banned but it was overturnedQuote:
Originally Posted by Chi_archie
:lmao::lmao::lmao:Quote:
Originally Posted by icancount2one
well I guess it doesn't matter he's not fast enough anyways
dead last in this race
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbUKDeE60ic
Arch, that was brutal. Don't know what to say
Blade runner just advanced to the semifinals
not fair because he will never sprain an ankle or get a calf cramp
No he shouldnt be able to compete against people with regular legs, its an unfair advantage. Just like that golfer casey martin who was allowed to ride the cart around about 10-15 years ago. Playing field has to level, sorry if someone has a disibilty but thats just the hand some people were dealt.
If they allow animals to compete, should they allow animals to compete as well?