 "Blade Runner" Oscar Pistorius (R) from South Africa crosses the finish line ahead of Jerome Singleton of the United States during the final of men's 100m T44 of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games, at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, in Beijing, China, Sept. 9, 2008. Pistorius claimed the title of the event with a time of 11.17 seconds. (Xinhua/Li Ga)  South Africa's "Blade Runner" Oscar Pistorius competes during the first round competition of men's 100m T44 at the National Stadium,also known as the Bird's Nest,during the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing, China, Sept. 8, 2008. Pistorius advanced to the next round with 11.16 seconds. (Xinhua/Zhang Yanhui) |