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Oscar Pistorius Visits The Armory

 Oscar Pistorius' reputation as the "fastest thing on no legs" is gaining momentum with every race. A double amputee, the 20-year-old South African phenomenon is the world record holder in his category for the 100, 200 and 400 meters sprints.

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Oscar Pistorius pictured with Director of Track and Field at The Armory and 1996 Olympic 400m hurdle champion Derrick Adkins.  » Click to zoom ->

Oscar Pistorius pictured with Director of Track and Field at The Armory and 1996 Olympic 400m hurdle champion Derrick Adkins.

Derrick Adkins with Pistorius' manager.  » Click to zoom ->

Derrick Adkins with Pistorius' manager.

Pistorius, Adkins, and manager.  » Click to zoom ->

Pistorius, Adkins, and manager.

Pistorius shows off his "racing legs".  » Click to zoom ->

Pistorius shows off his "racing legs".

Pistorius sits and takes in the scene at The Armory.  » Click to zoom ->

Pistorius sits and takes in the scene at The Armory.

Pistorius changing into his "racing legs".  » Click to zoom ->

Pistorius changing into his "racing legs".

Pistorius stretching out before a workout.  » Click to zoom ->

Pistorius stretching out before a workout.

Pistorius meets Dr. Sander, president of the Armory Foundation.  » Click to zoom ->

Pistorius meets Dr. Sander, president of the Armory Foundation.

Pistorius' manager and Dr. Sander.  » Click to zoom ->

Pistorius' manager and Dr. Sander.

Pistorius stretching out as Derrick Adkins looks on.  » Click to zoom ->

Pistorius stretching out as Derrick Adkins looks on.

Pistorius warming running in the Armory's track.  » Click to zoom ->

Pistorius warming running in the Armory's track.

Pistorius recovers after his workout.  » Click to zoom ->

Pistorius recovers after his workout.

Pistorius and Dr. Sander passing a ceremonial baton.  » Click to zoom ->

Pistorius and Dr. Sander passing a ceremonial baton.

 


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