of CHRISTIAN GIORDANO
MILAN - "Citius, Altius, Fortius." The Bulgarian decision (25-0) of the IAAF was not only predictable and forced (by the regulations Jurassic). It is the perfect representation of contemporary professional sports. Activity is no longer the daughter of the Olympic ideal "faster, higher and stronger (in every sense), but a huge tent, slave rather than aimed at the business. Pistorius is why it can not, or could, be part of it: he goes faster (than others, which also could be used similar implants), look at the top (of the bureaucrats who look at the finger and the moon) and is stronger. Even destiny. Is not (yet) of the cards, but it is said can not become in the future. Despite being just 21 years old, Oscar has understood that his is a battle that will not fight alone.
"We talk about how sport able to look away, the first arrivals and beyond, and when you have an opportunity like this, it is thrown in the toilet." It will not be Oxford, the language of the sailor otherwise Andrea Stella skillful but crystalline to a concept: the bilateral amputee sprinter Oscar Pistorius (pictured at the conference of the International Sports Press Association) is not eligible for the 2008 Beijing Olympics and, more generally, the competitions with able-bodied athletes, is a great opportunity lost. Taking advantage of the visit of the Italian direct question, impossible not to ask why.
- Oscar, let's start from the end: after the 'no' to your acceptance of the IAAF in Beijing 2008, you said it was a decision "sad" for the sport. What do you mean?
"I ask only to compete, to compete with others. In tests I could bluff, I did: I just pushed as hard to show that there is an advantage. I still have not time valid for admission (46.56 "at 400 m against 45.95" required for Group B and 45.55 for the A, ed), should improve by a second and broken. I think I can. I do not know if we succeed, I just know that I would like to try. I do not think I ask too much. "
- Who makes you do?
"Racing is my life. It is much more than a job for me. I've always been doing sports since childhood, and so is my family. And sometimes it was sports' adventurous'...".
- For example?
"contact sport. When I was little I hated athletics, not just attracted me. At school I played water polo, tennis, football and, as a good South Africa, especially rugby. I am not, as I have heard of an athlete 'differently abled'. I am an athlete, but without legs. "
- What are your goals?
on improving as an athlete and, of course, compete in the Olympics. I disagree when I say 'make do', to compete in a sort of 'lane 9'. I do not care enough to compete and I'm running for medals. "
- Excuse my frankness: you feel you belong, somehow, the so-called" circus entertainment "?
" No. If so, who would watch the Paralympics on TV ...?".
- Someone has called "bionic man" ...
"I am a man. And the technology can only say thank you. "
- What gives you the strength to continue your battle?
"The support of the people. Not only by athletes, fans and managers, but just ordinary people. There are many people who, thanks to my example, can hope for a better tomorrow for their condition. That alone would be enough. .. ".
- Ordinary people now recognize you on the street?
"Now at last, and is surprised to see me standing, wearing jeans ... The people, not only fans of athletics, greet me, I shake hands, make me compliments. This can not do pleasure. It is a push in more ...".
- Why are you in Italy?
"I was given is something and I seized the opportunity, that's all. "
- Fiasconaro Di Marcello (Italian middle-distance runner of the seventies was born in South Africa, ed)'re a friend, but you know the story of Alex Zanardi?
" Zanardi is a big, tremendous determination. I admire him so much after the incident because he wanted to return to his sport and also affronbtarne others. For example, the marathon, in New York. And Marcello, then, even from us is a living legend ...".
- What differences have you encountered in different countries, regarding the battle you're pursuing?
"In Italy, but also in other parts of Europe I had an incredible drive, I do not know why. Maybe for your passion ... You are Mediterranean in this, no? But rest assured: I do not give up. If you do not want to listen to, have recourse to the CAS in Lausanne.
- What is your life off the track? What do you like?
- Painting (with acrylic paints, ed), jazz music, but especially play golf. "
- What would you do in the post-career?
" Stay in sports, not necessarily in athletics. I'd like to take care of projects related to golf.
- In South Africa?
"Yes my house."
CHRISTIAN GIORDANO
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