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Normally when a horse takes on a human in a race there's usually only one winner but
that was before Oscar Pistorius challenged a noble steed to a sprint and it was the horse
who came away with a long face.
The Aspire Zone in Doha witnessed "Bladerunner", beating an Arabian horse as part of the 'Definitely
Able' campaign which uses special events to highlight the exceptional feats Paralympic
athletes are capable of.
"I think you know, for what it's... it wasn't about who won today, it was just about coming
out here and really just showing people that those (people) with disabilities are not to
be stereotyped against... Having the Arab horse out here, which is a symbolisation of
strength and power in this region... To be able to do a showcase event like this is a
lot of fun. So thanks to everybody who came out here, it was a good night and hopefully
it will do a lot to change the perceptions of people with disabilities in this region."
Several noted athletes have pitted themselves against animal opposition with limited success
over the years.
Welsh sprinter Jamie Baulch and American legend Jesse Owens have both raced against horses,
while Pistorius' compatriot, rugby player Bryan Habana, once ran against a cheetah - and
was roundly beaten.
Oscar Pistorius vs a horse