NEW YORK (AP) — Oscar Pistorius is racing the clock and calendar.
The “Blade Runner” needs to post a qualifying time in the 400 meters by the end of the month to make the South African team for the London Games and become the first double-amputee to compete at the Olympics.
He probably has three more chances to do it, the first coming Saturday at the Adidas Grand Prix in New York City.
Pistorius must finish in 45.30 seconds or better again at an international meet. He ran a 45.20 in his home country in March but has struggled since starting his season in Europe. His personal best on his carbon-fiber blades is 45.07, set last year.
If Pistorius doesn’t meet the standard Saturday, he plans to run in a small meet in France or Belgium in two weeks.
