Tristan Holme

Johnson now backs Pistorius vs. able-bodied runners

CAPE TOWN, South Africa -- Track great Michael Johnson wouldn't have allowed his friend Oscar Pistorius to run in able-bodied races.

But, now the decision has been made, the retired 400-meter Olympic champion wants to see the double-amputee athlete do his best.

For Pistorius, that simply means running at the best event -- the Olympics.

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