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New study finds amputee sprinter Pistorius gets boost from blades
« on: November 18, 2009, 12:41:26 PM »
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/olympics/2009-11-18-pistorius-study_N.htm

10 seconds in a 400.  i'd say that's an advantage...
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Re: New study finds amputee sprinter Pistorius gets boost from blades
« Reply #1 on: November 18, 2009, 03:24:52 PM »
Sadly, even 10 seconds would not make me competitive in the 400 anymore.
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Re: New study finds amputee sprinter Pistorius gets boost from blades
« Reply #2 on: November 18, 2009, 06:02:53 PM »
Well hopefully that guides your decision regarding elective amputation.  ;)
« Last Edit: November 18, 2009, 06:06:33 PM by Andrew A. »
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Re: New study finds amputee sprinter Pistorius gets boost from blades
« Reply #3 on: November 18, 2009, 08:30:37 PM »
I don't think too many people are surprised that those high tech prosthetics gave him an advantage. Maybe how much of an advantage is a surprise. Hopefully, there is a way for the CAS to review their ruling, given these newly found results, and they can make the decision that should have been made the first time around.
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