Oscar Pistorius will be the first amputee to compete in the Olympics. Pistorius will be representing South Africa as part of the 1,600 meter relay race. Pistorius also tried for the individual 400 meter race but did not qualify by less than a quarter of a second. He will also be competing in the Paralympics this year.

On his twitter feed he said “Today is really on of the happiest days of my life! Will be in (at)London2012 for both the Olympic and Paralympic Games! Thank you to everyone that has made me the athlete I am! God, family and friends, my competitors and supporters! You have all had a hand!”

I don’t know about you, but I’m rooting for Oscar Pistorius and his team this year.