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WONDER GIRL: Natalie du Toit won the 100-meter butterfly gold medal at the Beijing Paralympics.

WONDER GIRL: Natalie du Toit won the 100-meter butterfly gold medal at the Beijing Paralympics.

Amputee athletes enjoy Beijing Paralympics

The Olympic Games may be over, but the world's best differently-abled athletes are now in Beijing to show the world they too can produce some unforgettable performances. And the Chinese intend to keep their reputation intact as great hosts. The fireworks were almost as spectacular as those a month ago to welcome 4,000 athletes from 148 countries for the next couple of weeks, who haven't let disability come in the way of athletic ambition.

NEW CHALLENGER: Oscar Pistorius (L) takes part in the men

Amputee sprinter gets undue advantage: IAAF

Double-amputee sprinter Oscar finished second in a 400 metres race with able-bodied athletes.

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