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[**Classifying **disabilities** tricky at Paralympics**][3]
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It aims for fair competition, but with so many **disabilities** and degrees of severity, classifying Paralympic athletes can often seem like a sport in itself. According to that system, Pistorius is classed as a double amputee below the knee and eligible **...**
[A fine balance: Paralympics classify athletes' **disabilities** to ensure fair **...**][4]Washington Post

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