Oscar Pistorius Biography
Oscar Pistorius is a South African former sprint runner and convicted murderer. He was born on November 22, 1986, in Johannesburg, South Africa. Pistorius was born without fibula bones in both of his legs and had both legs amputated below the knee before his first birthday.
Despite his disability, Pistorius became an accomplished athlete and competed in both the Paralympic Games and the Olympic Games. He was known as the “Blade Runner” because he used carbon-fiber prosthetic blades to run.
Oscar Pistorius
Pistorius was born on November 22, 1986, in Johannesburg, South Africa. He is currently [agecalc birthdate=1986-11-22] old.
Oscar Pistorius Parents and Siblings
He was the son of Henke and Sheila Pistorius, and he had an older brother named Carl.
Sadly, Pistorius’ mother passed away in 2002 when he was just 15 years old, which had a profound impact on his life.
Oscar Pistorius Education
Pistorius attended Pretoria Boys High School and later went on to study at the University of Pretoria, where he earned a degree in business management.
Despite his disability, Pistorius was active in sports from a young age and was involved in a variety of sports, including rugby, water polo, and tennis. It was not until the age of 16 that he started running and found his true passion.
Oscar Pistorius Girlfriend
He had several girlfriends over the years, but the one he was in a relationship with at the time of the shooting was Reeva Steenkamp. The couple had been dating for several months before Steenkamp was tragically killed by Pistorius on February 14, 2013. Pistorius claimed that he had mistaken her for an intruder, but he was ultimately convicted of murder and sentenced to prison.
Oscar Pistorius Career
Oscar Pistorius is best known for his career in athletics, particularly in sprint running. Despite being a double amputee, Pistorius became an accomplished athlete and competed at both the Paralympic and Olympic Games.
He won his first Paralympic gold medal at the age of 17 at the 2004 Athens Paralympic Games in the T44 200m event. Pistorius went on to win several other Paralympic medals. These include three golds at the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games and two more golds and a silver at the 2012 London Paralympic Games.
In 2012, Pistorius made history by becoming the first double amputee to compete in the Olympic Games. He competed in the 400m and 4x400m relay events, although he did not medal.
Oscar Pistorius Arrested
Pistorius’ athletic career was overshadowed by the tragic events of February 2013, when he shot and killed his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. He was later found guilty of murder and sentenced to prison, effectively ending his athletic career.
Pistorius’ case gained widespread attention and sparked a great deal of controversy in South Africa and around the world. His story has been the subject of several books, documentaries, and feature films, including the 2017 documentary “Oscar Pistorius: Blade Runner Killer.“
Oscar Pistorius Parole board Hearing
He will be able to apply again in August 2024.Â
Oscar Pistorius Net worth
Prior to his conviction, Pistorius had a successful athletic career and was a well-known and highly paid athlete. According to various sources, his net worth at the time was estimated to be around $5–8 million.
