South Africa's Oscar Pistorius storms to 400m gold

South Africa's Oscar Pistorius celebrates winning gold in the T44 Men's 400m final Credit: John Walton/PA Wire

Oscar Pistorius has won the men's T44 400m gold, in the final athletics event of the Paralympic Games.

The South African stormed across the line in 46.68 secs, achieving a new Paralympic record.

The USA's Blake Leeper and David Prince won Silver and Bronze respectively.

Brazil's Alan Oliveria - who had been considered Pistorius' nearest challenger - finished fourth.

Oscar Pistorius was well ahead of the field as he crossed the finish line

After his victory, Pistorius praised the "phenomenal" Paralympic Games.

Speaking on Channel 4, London 2012 chairman Lord Coe described Pistorius' win as "absolutely majestic".

Paralympic legend Tanni Grey-Thompson told BBC Radio 5 Live:

Oscar Pistorius holds South's Africa's flag Credit: John Walton/PA Wire

Great Britain's Jonnie Peacock who won gold in the men's 100 metre T44 final tweeted:

The author Tony Parsons tweeted: