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Oscar Pistorius praises supporters

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Oscar Pistorius admits that he experienced a "mix of emotions" in his 400m heat inside the Olympic Stadium.

South African Oscar Pistorius has admitted that his emotions nearly got the better of him in his 400m heat.

The crowd inside the Olympic Stadium greeted Pistorius with a warm reception before his race and the athlete was quick to praise the British fans.

"In the blocks I didn't know whether to cry or be happy but then thought I had a job to do," the 27-year-old told BBC Sport. "It was an amazing experience. This crowd is amazing. I've run so many times in the UK and this crowd is like a second home to me.

"It was such a mix of emotions. This is crowd is just amazing. That's what it's all about."

Pistorius will compete in the semi-finals on Sunday after finishing second in his heat.

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