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Paralympics African focus - Day 10
Gold for Pistorius
South Africa's Oscar Pistorius won the final track gold medal of the London Paralympics with a dominant display in the men's 400 metres at the Olympic Stadium on Saturday
Oscar Pistorius podium
Silver medallist Blake Leeper of the United States, gold medallist Oscar Pistorius of South Africa and bronze medallist David Prince of the United States pose on the podium during the medal ceremony for the men's 400m T44 final on Day 10 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on Saturday.
Perfect finale
Oscar Pistorius provided a fitting finale to the Paralympics track and field competition with gold in the last event, the T44 400m, on Day 10 of the 2012 London Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium.
Oscar celebrates
Oscar Pistorius of South Africa kisses his badge as he celebrates gold in the men's 400m T44 final on Day 10 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on Saturday.
Lap of honour
Oscar Pistorius celebrates with the South African flag after winning gold in the men's 400m T44 final on Day 10 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on Saturday.
Huge roar for Oscar
Oscar Pistorius is still the biggest draw in Paralympic sport. The South African got a huge roar when introduced to the capacity crowd at the Olympic Stadium on Saturday.
Fanie van der Merwe
Fanie van der Merwe of South Africa celebrates as he wins gold in a world record time in the men's 100m T37 final on Day 10 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on Saturday.
Fanie van der Merwe races...
Fanie van der Merwe races...
and stumbles over the line
and stumbles over the line in a world record time to win gold in the 100m T37 on Day 10 of the 2012 London Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on Saturday.
Kevin Paul podium
Silver medallist Kevin Paul of South Africa, gold medallist Pavel Poltavtsev of Russia and bronze medallist Furong Lin of China pose on the podium during the medal ceremony for the men's 100m breaststroke SB9 final on Day 10 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at the Aquatics Centre on Saturday.
Paul celebrates silver
Gold medallist Pavel Poltavtsev of Russia celebrates with silver medallist Kevin Paul of South Africa after competing in the men's 100m breaststroke SB9 final on Day 10 of the 2012 London Paralympics on Saturday.
Kevin Paul
Kevin Paul of South Africa on his way to a silver medal in the 100m breaststroke SB9 on Day 10 of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Aquatics Centre on Saturday. Russia's Pavel Poltavtsev won in a new world record time.
Liebenberg wins silver
Yunidis Castillo of Cuba crosses the line to win gold ahead of silver medallist Anrune Liebenberg of South Africa in the women's 400m T46 final on Day 10 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on Saturday.
Arjune Liebenberg
Gold medallist Yunidis Castillo of Cuba is congratulated by silver medallist Anrune Liebenberg of South Africa after the women's 400m T46 final on Day 10 of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on Saturday.
Dyan Buis podium
Silver medallist Dyan Buis of South Africa, gold medallist Evan O'Hanlon of Australia and bronze medallist Wenjun Zhou of China pose on the podium during the medal ceremony for the men's 200m T38 final on Day 10 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on Saturday.
Ilse Hayes podium
Silver medallist Lynda Hamri of Algeria, gold medallist Ilse Hayes of South Africa and bronze medallist Anthi Karagianni of Greece pose on the podium during the medal ceremony for the women's long jump F13 final on Day 10 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on Saturday.
Walid Ktila
Walid Ktila of Tunisia wins gold in the men's 100m T34 final on Day 10 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on Saturday.
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