The first double-amputee in Games history, Oscar Pistorius, failed to advance to the medal round after running a 46.54 in the semifinals of the 400 meters Sunday. He finished last in his heat and 23rd among the 24 semifinalists.
Pistorius had established himself as one of the memorable athletes in London before he had even finished his first race. With that matter settled, the double-amputee track star dubbed the "Blade Runner" for his prostheses turned his attention to winning a medal in the men's 400 meters.
"The whole experience is mind-blowing," Pistorius said. "My aim was to make the semifinals. It's a dream come true. Thanks to everyone for their support."
Gordon Lalonde of the Trinidad and Tobago ran the fastest semifinal time, completing his loop of the track at Olympic Stadium in 44.58 seconds. James Kirani of Grenada finished first in Pistorius' heat, with a time of 44.59 seconds.
The British trio of Martyn Rooney, Nigel Levine and Conrad Williams failed to advance.
Rooney finished fifth in his semi-final in 45.31 seconds with Levine sixth behind James (45.64) and Williams last in the opening semi-final (45.53).
The 400 metres finals will see 4 other Caribbean athletics competing for the gold.
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