Oscar Pistorius
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About
South African sprint runner and double amputee who competed in the Olympics and is widely known as the blade runner. In 2014, he was convicted of negligent killing in the death of his girlfriend. In 2016, the conviction was changed to murder.
Before Fame
He attended the University of Pretoria.
Trivia
He was the first double amputee to compete in the 4 × 400 meters relay at the 2012 Olympics.
Family Life
He has two siblings. His girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp was tragically murdered at his house in February of 2013.
Associated With
Demetrius Pinder and the Bahamas won gold in the 2012 4 × 400 meters relay.