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Oscar Pistorius was born without a fibula in either of his legs. Doctors recommended that he have his legs amputated, so when he was 11 months old his legs were cut off just below the knee.

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What are Oscar Pistorius's Disadvantages?

oscar pistorius has one disadvantage he will never be seen as a normal person only because his legs are amputated


Who is the Blade Runner?

Oscar Pistorius is known as "The Blade Runner" due to the prosthetics he wears upon both amputated legs .


Why did Oscar Pistorius have his legs amputated actually?

Oscar Pistorius had his legs amputated below the knee due to a congenital condition known as fibular hemimelia, which resulted in the absence of fibulas in both legs. This condition led to significant deformities and difficulties in mobility, prompting the decision to amputate his legs when he was just 11 months old. He subsequently received prosthetic legs, which he used to compete in athletics, becoming a notable Paralympic champion.


How did the blade runner lose his legs?

Oscar Pistorius at the age of eleven had both legs amputated due to being born with fibular hemimelia in both legs since both legs lacked a fibula .


Who were Oscar pistorius' parents?

he had jelley legs wen he was born


What is the birth name of Oscar Pistorius?

Oscar Pistorius's birth name is Oscar Leonard Carl Pistorius.


Is Oscar Pistorius greek?

No, Oscar Pistorius is a South African.


Who is known as Blade Runner?

Oscar Pistorius .


Who was the 400m runner who almost qualified for Beijing and had 2 artificial legs?

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What is so special about Oscar Pistorius?

When he was born they had to cut his legs off. now he wears blades


When was Oscar Pistorius born?

Oscar Pistorius was born on November 22, 1986.


What is Oscar Pistorius's birthday?

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