Fallen Hero: Pistorius Trial Shocks Paralympic Community
Oscar Pistorius of South Africa celebrates winning the Men’s 400m T44 Final during the London 2012 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in London September 8, 2012. REUTERS/Andrew Winning (BRITAIN – Tags: SPORT OLYMPICS ATHLETICS) – RTR37PAZ
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Last year, Oscar Pistorius became the first double-amputee to compete at the Olympics using carbon fiber prosthetics.
For people with disabilities — Oscar Pistorius was a sports hero.
Trooper Johnson is a member of the US National Wheelchair basketball team and has competed in four Paralympic Games.
He speaks with anchor Aaron Schachter about what Pistorius meant to the Paralympic movement.
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