What nickname was Oscar Pistorius given due to his prosthetic legs?
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Oscar Pistorius was nicknamed "Blade Runner" because of the J-shaped carbon-fiber prosthetic legs he used for running. These prosthetics were called "Cheetah Flex-Foot" and resembled the shape of a blade.
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