The IAAF and IOC saw scientific issues, and both sides, at times, just did not get it. Like Usain Bolt's story, Oscar Pistorius is a global phenomenon.
That he has made the RSA 4 x 400m pool for London is the right thing to do. He has the wheels and he has done nothing but make RSA and his countrymen and country women proud. Enough said. Good luck Mr. Pistorius.
Oscar Pistorius Media Statement
04 July 2012
Oscar Pistorius has released the following media statement following the announcement by Team South Africa that he will compete in the individual men's 400m and 4x400m relay at the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Oscar Pistorius said:
"Today is truly one of the proudest days of my life. To have been selected to represent Team South Africa at the London 2012 Olympic Games in the individual 400m and the 4x400m relay is a real honour and I am so pleased that years of hard work, determination and sacrifice have all come together.
I have run two Olympic 'A' standard times over the past twelve months and with the time I ran at the African Championships last week I know my speed and fitness are constantly improving so that I will peak in time for the Olympics.
I have a phenomenal team behind me who have helped get me here and I, along with them, will now put everything we can into the final few weeks of preparations before the Olympic Games where I am aiming to race well, work well through the rounds, post good times and maybe even a personal best time on the biggest stage of them all.
I am also hugely excited to then be competing to defend my three Paralympic titles at the Paralympic Games. I believe will see some amazing times posted and I am very much looking forward to what will be an incredible Olympics and Paralympics in London."
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