Oscar Pistorius during 2011 World championships Athletics in Daegu. Photo use courtesy of: Eric von Leeuwen.
I had the
pleasure of watching Oscar Pistorius; the double amputee runner from South Africa compete in
the Olympics. Oscar is known as the “Blade Runner” and “the fastest man with no
legs.”
Through the
use of technology with legs built of carbon fiber blades (a product available
since 1996); Oscar was able to finish eighth
in the finals of the 400-metre race. It’s an amazing feat to have “world class” speed without legs.
At the end of
the race, as athletes fell to the ground (to catch their breath) and celebrate;
I watched Oscar walk away and congratulate various competitors. I couldn’t help
to think the most victorious runner should have been Oscar.
Sometimes finishing the race is just as important as winning.
We’ve come a
long way with technology in a short period of time. Athletes have become
bigger, faster and more competitive. But to witness a man run a race without
legs in the Olympic Games is something many of us thought would be impossible.
Oscar had to
seek permission from various committees (the
gatekeepers) in order to be eligible to compete. Surprisingly, the committee
granted him permission.
So, if a double amputee can run in the Olympics
what’s stopping you from living your dream? Oscar has been training for years,
what’s your excuse?
Most of us
have all of our limbs but stopped ourselves from believing we can accomplish
our goals long before the race.
Some of us
started to pursue our dreams only to turn away at the first leg of the race,
because things got tough.
Far too easy to walk away then battle the
competition, controversy and gatekeepers.
Not Oscar.
Mr.
Pistorius overcame the physical and mental odds along with the controversy.
Nothing stood in his way to achieve his goals. The message sent to other
amputees was one of hope, inspiration, and freedom.
That same message should resonate with all of us, in all we do.
Never give
up hope, succeed to reach your dream.
Oscar
Pistorius became a world-class
Olympic athlete.
Starting is
the only thing that matters. We’re never finished because there is always
another race. The long term results are a culmination of everything we do.
Oscar’s perseverance, desire and passion
displayed something meaningful that matters!
Congratulations to: Oscar Pistorius, a true champion for amputees, technology, South
Africa and mankind!
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Until We Meet Again,
Jim Carver Author: The Legacy of David A. Wells- The Lexington High School “Band of Gold”
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Jim Carver Author: The Legacy of David A. Wells- The Lexington High School “Band of Gold”
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