I added engineering cuz of those fine carbon bladed feet, and how people were actually seriously discussing if he was getting an unfair advantage from being an amputee.

"Sprinter with two carbon feet cleared for Olympics" I wonder what size his carbon footprint is...

very funny (honestly)!

I really think you could debate whether or not he has an advantage. Not an argument of being an amputee is an advantage but whether or not the carbon feet give him an added advantage over people with their legs fully intact. (In a vague sense, like the "shark skin" swim suits that help water glide over a swimmers body.)

In his case he has no lower legs and his body dynamics for running have changed. Do the carbon feet now provide him with more "spring" than what would naturally occur? Factors like the weight .. a few pounds can make a great difference.

Really tired so shortened.. what mechanically would be equivalent to human legs... what would be deemed fair and unfair. Its a topic worth discussing like steroid abuse (not that I'm trying to link the two, just sayin itd be an interesting discussion)

Something I however do find similar..

http://www.videosift.com/video/Powerisers-Like-Supercharged-Pogo-Sticks-Strapped-to-Each-Leg-Insane-218

Video above is for Powerisers which are basically springs for your legs, the rod in the back acts like a giant Achilles tendon and calf muscle like on kangaroos allowing the users to jump great heights/distances. Stuff like what kind of mechanical advantage can be compared and yadda yadda..

Again not that being an amputee is an advantage but the equipment being used by the amputee putting him at an added advantage.

Ba.. tired, and this post longer than I thought...

do not forget: he is in fact 'legally' allowed to attend olympics by the comittee, but still he hasn't hit the minimum requirements regarding time

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