By: The Associated Press (AP)
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"I've worked for six years ... to get my chance," said Oscar Pistorius. "I found myself smiling in the starting blocks."

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EDITOR'S NOTE — "Eyes on London" shows you the Olympics through the eyes of Associated Press journalists across the 2012 Olympic city and around the world. Follow them on Twitter where available with the handles listed after each item.