He is known as the Blade Runner. He has no legs below the knees. Yet he is a runner. And later this month he will run on his blades against the quickest men in the world.
Having finally achieved an ''A'' standard, qualifier Pistorius was yesterday named in the South African team to compete in Daegu, South Korea later this month.
He was the only runner named for his country in the 400 metres, but will also compete in the 400 relay.
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