He must think how can people believe he has an advantage over able bodied folks. Would he be the same type of runner with the drive and dedication he currently has if he was not disabled?

I do believe that since he has been given the okay to compete, no retroactive actions should be taken if future changes are made to the use of prosthetics. He is competing within the current ruling.

As prosthetics do improve, Oscar has paved the way for the need of research and science to accomodate or set the rules for current and future competitions.

I say that it’s a great move forward to consider the in sports’ competitions.

In the Olympics they allow people to wear all kinds of equipment that gives them an unfair advantage. The swimmer suits that cut down resistance for example.

The difference is that any other swimmer can put on the suit. Also the suit has to be approved.

In the Olympics they allow people to wear all kinds of equipment that gives them an unfair advantage. The swimmer suits that cut down resistance for example.

This seems no different to me.

I too hope Oscar does well and that if he medals, he should be awarded the medal. They are allowing him to compete, and therefore he should get the medal regardless of whether he has an advantage or not.

Now, that said, I don’t personally think he should be allowed to compete. I too feel that he has a mechanical advantage, or even if he doesn’t we can’t really ever know. But if the IOC allows him to run then they should have to give him his medal if he wins.

Good job for being persistent Oscar, though I disagree with the decision. He is fighting for something that is important to him.