Runner Oscar Pistorius Races A Horse To Promote 'Definitely Able' Campaign [VIDEO]
11:40AM Monday
December 17, 2012
December 17, 2012
(Photo Credit: YouTube/Channel 4 News)
Fresh from competing against the world's best athletes this summer, South Africa's "Bladerunner" Oscar Pistorius took on a new challenge on Wednesday.
The double amputee raced against a horse in the Qatari capital Doha - and won. He got off to a good start and, in a downhill finish, crossed the line with more than a second to spare.
The unusual race was part of an effort to promote disability sport and fight discrimination in the region.
"It wasn't about who won today, it was just about coming out here and really just showing people that those with disabilities are not to be stereotyped against," Pistorius said.
Pistorius made history in London earlier this year when he became the first double amputee to compete at the Olympic Games. He did not win a medal, but went on to claim gold medals at the Paralympics.
The 26 year-old sprinter was in Doha for the 'Definitely Able' campaign which uses special events to highlight the exceptional feats Paralympic athletes are capable of.
--Susan Saunders 12/17/12
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