Oscar Pistorius is the first Paralympian ever to compete in the able - bodied Olympics . The year - old runs the marathon race and the 4x400-meter relay . Human to Hero : Blade Runner 's 2012 Olympic ambition . He qualified for Sunday 's semifinals in the 400 meters , with a time of 45 seconds . Oscar had both legs paralyzed when he was 11 years old .
Oscar Pistorius is the first Paralympian ever to compete in the able - bodied Olympics . The year - old runs the marathon race and the 4x400-meter relay . He qualified for Sunday 's semifinals in the 400 meters , with a time of 45 seconds . Oscar had both legs paralyzed when he was 11 years old .