Peacock sprints to 100 glory as Pistorius flops
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September 8, 2012, Saturday
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SURRENDERING a second Paralympic title in London, a chastened Oscar Pistorius was gracious in defeat this time.
For some, it was an end of an era.
Four days after suggesting a rival bent the rules to take away his 200-meter title, Pistorius, the original "Blade Runner", didn't even make the podium for the showpiece 100 final on Thursday. The 2008 Beijing champion had to settle for fourth place in the Olympic Stadium, even finishing behind compatriot Arnu Fourie, who earned the bronze medal.
It was British teenager Jonnie Peacock who claimed the glory, roared to gold by an 80,000-strong home crowd, in 10.90 seconds.
"For me not to be able to defend my title, but to see a performance and to be beaten by an athlete like that, makes me extremely happy," Pistorius said of the 19-year-old world-record holder. "He really epitomizes professional sprinting, not just as a Paralympic athlete but as one of the world's best. And to be part of that race, even if I didn't finish on the podium, was a blessing."
Pistorius, the 25-year-old double amputee, was not bothered about being upstaged in the T43 classification race by roommate Fourie, who is two years his senior and narrowly edged him a tight finish.
"I saw my name come up in third place when we crossed the line and I was quite happy ... and when I actually saw that Arnu had beaten me I think I was more happy that I came fourth," said Pistorius, who made his groundbreaking debut at the Olympics last month. "I am going to celebrate his medal with him tonight."
The pleasure was a far cry from the seemingly bitter aftermath on Sunday in the stadium when Pistorius accused 200 winner Alan Oliveira of using lengthened blades to depose him as Paralympic champion. The Brazilian could only place seventh in the shorter sprint. American Richard Browne took silver in 11.03.
For some, it was an end of an era.
Four days after suggesting a rival bent the rules to take away his 200-meter title, Pistorius, the original "Blade Runner", didn't even make the podium for the showpiece 100 final on Thursday. The 2008 Beijing champion had to settle for fourth place in the Olympic Stadium, even finishing behind compatriot Arnu Fourie, who earned the bronze medal.
It was British teenager Jonnie Peacock who claimed the glory, roared to gold by an 80,000-strong home crowd, in 10.90 seconds.
"For me not to be able to defend my title, but to see a performance and to be beaten by an athlete like that, makes me extremely happy," Pistorius said of the 19-year-old world-record holder. "He really epitomizes professional sprinting, not just as a Paralympic athlete but as one of the world's best. And to be part of that race, even if I didn't finish on the podium, was a blessing."
Pistorius, the 25-year-old double amputee, was not bothered about being upstaged in the T43 classification race by roommate Fourie, who is two years his senior and narrowly edged him a tight finish.
"I saw my name come up in third place when we crossed the line and I was quite happy ... and when I actually saw that Arnu had beaten me I think I was more happy that I came fourth," said Pistorius, who made his groundbreaking debut at the Olympics last month. "I am going to celebrate his medal with him tonight."
The pleasure was a far cry from the seemingly bitter aftermath on Sunday in the stadium when Pistorius accused 200 winner Alan Oliveira of using lengthened blades to depose him as Paralympic champion. The Brazilian could only place seventh in the shorter sprint. American Richard Browne took silver in 11.03.
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