'Blade Runner' Oscar Pistorius seeks Olympic spot in New York

Oscar Pistorius plans to race at the Adidas Grand Prix in New York City next month as he seeks to clinch a spot on South Africa's Olympic team.

The double-amputee sprinter must run the 400 metres in 45.30 seconds or faster once more before June 30 to earn a trip to the London Games. Pistorius has posted an Olympic 'A' qualifying time twice.

Pistorius is a four-time Paralympic gold medallist racing on carbon-fiber blades. He's trying to make history by reaching the Olympics.

Pistorius was fifth in the 400 at last year's Adidas Grand Prix. This year's meet is June 9 at Randall's Island, east of Upper Manhattan.

He also plans to run at two meets in Europe and at the Prefontaine Classic on June 2 in Eugene, Ore., as he tries to make the qualifying time.