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Despite a slow start on a wet track, the South African won the most difficult of his three races, clocking 11.17 on Tuesday to take gold at 100 meters. American Jerome Singleton was just behind with 11.20, and Brian Frasure of the United States got bronze with 11.50.
Pistorius will be a strong favorite to win the 200m and 400m.
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South Africa's Oscar Pistorius (C), Jerome Singleton (L) of the United States and Brian Frasure of the United States attend the awarding ceremony for men's 100m T44 of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games, at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, in Beijing, China, Sept. 9, 2008 |
"I had a tough start and a slow first 30 meters," Pistorius said of the 100m. "I really just pulled out all the stops."
Pistorius still has his sights set on qualifying for the Olympics.
"I'm looking forward to London 2012," he said.
Pistorius' medal event was one of 20 on the track Tuesday in the third day of competition.
Swimming offered 16 with 7 in cycling and two dozen more in shooting, judo, equestrian, and powerlifting.
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South Africa's "Blade Runner" Oscar Pistorius competes during the first round competition of men's 100m T44 at the National Stadium，also known as the Bird's Nest，during the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing, China, Sept. 8, 2008. Pistorius advanced to the next round with 11.16 seconds |
Popovich won seven gold medals in Athens. She will go for only six this time as her other gold in 2004 came in a relay, which has been cut from the program.
Through three days, China leads with 16 gold and 53 overall. Britain is No. 2 with 14 gold and 32 overall. The United States is No. 3 with 10 gold and 26 overall.
More than 4,000 competitors from nearly 150 countries and regions are battling for 472 gold medals in 20 sports at the eye-catching venues used for the Olympics such as the Bird's Nest and the Water Cube.
The sports at the Paralympics, which end on Sept. 17, include athletics, swimming, powerlifting, wheelchair fencing and five-a-side and seven-a-side football, as well as the lesser-known goalball and boccia.