'Blade Runner' hailed after prestigious Laureus win

South Africa's Olympic boss has lauded double amputee Oscar Pistorius after the Blade Runner scooped an accolade at the Laureus World Sports Awards.

Blade runner earns support of world great

World great Michael Johnson has thrown his weight behind double-amputee Oscar Pistorius to run in able-bodied races at next year’s London Games.

Bolt, Blake triumph in Brussels

Jamaican sprint kings Usain Bolt and Yohan Blake sprinted to landmark times at the Diamond League -- Bolt running the fastest 100m this year.

Blade Runner at ease despite critics

Despite his trailblazing success at the World Athletics Championships in Daegu, Oscar Pistorius knows he still has lots to prove to his critics.

Pistorius's silver sadness

More than winning a silver medal at the World Championships, Oscar Pistorius said he wished he could have run in the 4 x 400m relay final.

Blade Runner not selected for relay final

Double-amputee Oscar Pistorius, who led South Africa to the final of the 4x400m at the World Championships, has not been selected for the final.

Pistorius proud as SA relay team reach final

Double amputee Oscar Pistorius led off his 4 x 400m relay team at the World Championships and was "extremely proud" to help SA qualify for the final.

Pistorius plans to work harder

After finishing eighth at the World Championships 400m, Oscar Pistorius admits he has a lot of work to do before next year's London Olympic Games.

SA campaign heats up at World Championships

Ruben Ramolefi improved his national record in the men's 3 000m steeplechase on Monday -- the third day of the IAAF World Championships.

Pistorius through to semifinals on world debut

"Blade runner" Oscar Pistorius passed his first test with flying colours on his world championships debut on Sunday.

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