Should athletes with prosthetics be allowed to complete against able-bodied athletes?
There was controversy at the 2012 London Olympics when double-amputee Oscar Pistorius competed using the latest technology 'blade' prosthetics, which some questioned gave him an unfair advantage. Do you think such a thing should be allowed in the future?
There is no doubt that disabled athletes should be allowed to compete at the elite level, however it needs to be determined if it is fair for able-bodied to compete against disabled athletes who are using technology to aid their performance.
When the poll was closed in 2025, the most popular response was NO, athletes with prosthetics should not be allowed to complete against able-bodied athletes.
the results when the poll was archived in 2025Disclaimer: These polls are not scientific, and only reflect the opinion of visitors to this website who have chosen to participate.
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