‘Blade Runner’ the most high-profile Paralympian ever

The lifelong determination of Oscar Pistorius to transcend traditional sporting boundaries turned him into the most high-profile Paralympic athlete of all time.

Long before the South African ‘Blade Runner’ became an international icon for both his athletic exploits and campaign to compete on an equal basis against able-bodied Olympians, he was refusing to accept the limitations of his disability.

“In my mind there have never been any barriers for me in sport,” said Mr Pistorius. “I don’t perceive myself as having a disability. I see only my ability.”