On Monday, July 23, meet Oscar Pistorius, the first amputee athlete to compete alongside able-bodied athletes at the Olympic Games, at 9:05 pm on TRACE Sports. See how the South African sprint runner overcame adversity thanks to his incredible fighting spirit. Nature dealt Oscar Pistorius a cruel blow. He was born without fibula and was amputated below both knees when he was 11 months old. Despite that, he never lost hope and continued to believe in his dreams. In “Fighting Spirit”, Blade Runner looks back at his beginnings. Although his track career began by chance, Pistorius committed to his sport like all true champions, achieving success at the very highest level. The South African is “the fastest man on no legs” and the first to compete against able-bodied runners. Oscar Pistorius has become a modern day hero, with sponsors and brands all vying for his endorsement. Witness this great tale of Olympic determination in Fighting Spirit.
