Double-amputee Sprinter Reaches World 400 Semis

By PAT GRAHAM, Associated Press
Sun, 08/28/2011 - 6:24am

DAEGU, South Korea (AP) -- The double-amputee sprinter known as the "Blade Runner" is steadily stealing Usain Bolt's stage at the world championships....

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Double-amputee Sprinter Reaches World 400 Semis

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