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Pistorius inspires Hamilton teen

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When South African sprinter Oscar Pistorius takes to the track in London on Saturday, he’ll be an inspiration for amputees around the globe.

Pistorius is a double amputee, and he’ll be competing against able-bodied athletes for the first time at the Olympics. Adam Atkinson introduces us to a local boy looking to follow in the runner’s footsteps.