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Oscar Pistorius is set to be the first double amputee runner at the Olympic Games after being picked by South Africa for the 400m at London 2012.
The 25-year-old has also been selected for the 4x400m relay squad.
"Today is truly one of the proudest days of my life," said Pistorius, who will also compete in the Paralympics.
"It is a real honour and I am so pleased that years of hard work, determination and sacrifice have all come together."
Pistorius appeared to have missed the chance of competing in the individual 400m after he narrowly failed to clock the 'A' standard time for a second time as required by South Africa's Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (Sascoc).
But his inclusion in the relay team opened up his chance to also race in the individual event.
"As I have said many times before, we are not taking passengers to London," said Sascoc president Gideon Sam
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BBC Sport - London 2012: Oscar Pistorius set to make history at Olympics
Oscar Pistorius is set to be the first double amputee runner at the Olympic Games after being picked by South Africa for the 400m at London 2012.
The 25-year-old has also been selected for the 4x400m relay squad.
"Today is truly one of the proudest days of my life," said Pistorius, who will also compete in the Paralympics.
"It is a real honour and I am so pleased that years of hard work, determination and sacrifice have all come together."
Pistorius appeared to have missed the chance of competing in the individual 400m after he narrowly failed to clock the 'A' standard time for a second time as required by South Africa's Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (Sascoc).
But his inclusion in the relay team opened up his chance to also race in the individual event.
"As I have said many times before, we are not taking passengers to London," said Sascoc president Gideon Sam
more
BBC Sport - London 2012: Oscar Pistorius set to make history at Olympics
