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Pistorius apologises for outburst

South Africa's Oscar Pistorius apologised on Monday for the timing of his outburst after losing his T44 200m title, but insisted there was an issue with large prosthetics lengthening an amputee's stride.

South Africa's Oscar Pistorius speaks to journalists after finishing second in the men's 200 metres T44 final athletics event during the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Pistorius has apologised for the timing of his outburst after losing his title, but insisted there was an issue with large prosthetics lengthening an amputee's stride.

Pistorius, the star of the London 2012 Paralympics, was sensationally beaten into the silver medal position by Brazil's Alan Oliveira on Sunday, in a result that stunned the Olympic Stadium.

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