Ossur and Oscar Pistorius Celebrate the CAS Ruling
May 16, 2008 (Reykjavik, Iceland) - At Ossur, we are celebrating that
Oscar Pistorius has been vindicated and that, thanks to the Court of
Arbitration for Sport (CAS), an objective process is in place that
will make it possible for him to again compete in IAAF-sanctioned
events, and possibly the Olympics.
"I am delighted and proud on this historical day because now there is
nothing to hold Oscar back. All the obstacles in his path have been
swept away, and we will again have an opportunity to watch as this
extraordinary young man changes how we perceive sport," said Jon
Sigurdsson, president and CEO of Ossur.
After thirty years of experience in the research and testing of
prosthetic limb technology, Ossur was adamant that the original
testing procedure conducted on behalf of the IAAF, where the
prosthesis was analyzed separately as a component, and not as a
completely integrated part of his body, had generated incomplete and
erroneous information.
Ossur has always maintained that prosthesis is what makes amputees
whole and able to engage in activities such as walking and running.
"As you can imagine I have been struggling to hide my smile," said
Oscar, a Team Ossur member. "I can definitely say the truth has come
out. We have the opportunity once again to chase my dream of
participating in an Olympics. if not in 2008 then in 2012."
Ossur applauds the process and congratulates Oscar. His determination
and perseverance - together with the efforts of many people who
believed in him and understood that any other ruling would have been
a travesty - have broken down yet another barrier for amputee
athletes who must give more just to be good enough.
The future looks very bright for active amputees who are working so
hard to overcome many challenges and live their lives without
limitations.
Ossur
Ossur (NASDAQ/OMX: OSSR) is a global leader in non-invasive
orthopaedics that help people live a life without limitations. Its
business is focused on improving people's mobility through the
delivery of innovative technologies within the fields of braces,
supports, prosthetic limbs and compression therapies. A recognized
"Technology Pioneer," Ossur invests significantly in research and
product development; its award-winning designs ensuring a
consistently strong position in the market. Successful patient and
clinical outcomes are further empowered via Ossur's educational
programs and business solutions. Headquartered in Iceland, Ossur has
major operations in the Americas, Europe and Asia, with additional
distributors worldwide. www.ossur.com
