Should this sprinter be allowed to compete against able-bodied athletes?

[sickler]

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.

[manny24]

seems to be more of a racial issue here i don't think they want him to compete because his legs are black.

[Chi_archie]

i'd say no!!!

didn't know this was still an issue

[sickler]

Arch, I'm making it one.

Far as I know he has free reign to compete in disabled and able-bodied competitions.

[onlooker]

Don't those things make a spring action, possibly pushing him forward faster? Seems like a advantage.

[ttwarrior1]

depends, is he the fastest amputee

[ProfaneReality]

It's tink-tink !

[NrmlCurvSurfr]

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.

[sickler]

Don't those things make a spring action, possibly pushing him forward faster? Seems like a advantage.

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)

[sickler]

depends, is he the fastest amputee

yes I believe he's the fastest, but in the pics I saw the other runners were single leg amputees, he's a double

[sickler]

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 other runners have their legs, how could they use blades?

[manny24]

yes I believe he's the fastest, but in the pics I saw the other runners were single leg amputees, he's a double

can't fly on one spring!

[fishmonger]

He has NO legs. I don't understand how having legs in a foot race is a disadvantage. He should be a hero.

[sickler]

can't fly on one spring!

Blade runner kicked ass in this race. The other three appear to be single blades.

[mh217]

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.

[Masu485]

Blade runner kicked ass in this race. The other three appear to be single blades.

Man, single blade seems to be the worst.

[sickler]

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.

Not knocking him, wondering if it's unfair to others. Remember the bionic man? Robotics, superhuman

[sickler]

Man, single blade seems to be the worst.

Single must be awkward,

[icancount2one]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BjOiPkueto

All I have to say.

[sickler]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BjOiPkueto

All I have to say.

The vid is as seen on Comedy Central

[Chi_archie]

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

[sickler]

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 overturned

[PAULYPOKER]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BjOiPkueto

All I have to say.

[Chi_archie]

well I guess it doesn't matter he's not fast enough anyways

dead last in this race

[sickler]

Arch, that was brutal. Don't know what to say

[rm18]

Blade runner just advanced to the semifinals

[TheCentaur]

not fair because he will never sprain an ankle or get a calf cramp

[MC PICKS]

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.

[k13]

If they allow animals to compete, should they allow animals to compete as well?