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Oscar Pistorius
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About
Oscar Leonard Carl Pistorius was born on November 22, 1986, in Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa, to parents Henke and Sheila Pistorius. He grew up in a Christian household with an elder brother, Carl, and a younger sister, Aimée. Pistorius credits his mother, who passed away when he was 15, as a major influence in his life. He was born with fibular hemimelia, resulting in the absence of both fibulae and the outside of both feet. Consequently, at 11 months old, both of his legs were amputated halfway between his knees and ankles.
Despite his physical challenges, Pistorius excelled in various sports during his childhood, including rugby, water polo, tennis, and Olympic wrestling. However, after a serious rugby injury in 2003, he turned to running as part of his rehabilitation. Under the guidance of coach Ampie Louw, Pistorius discovered his talent for sprinting and began training at the University of Pretoria's High-Performance Centre.
Pistorius made his mark in the Paralympic Games, winning medals and setting records in T44 events. He also sought to compete in nondisabled international competitions, facing challenges and objections due to concerns over his prosthetic limbs. Despite initial resistance from authorities, Pistorius successfully advocated for his participation in both Paralympic and Olympic Games.
However, Pistorius's life took a tragic turn on February 14, 2013, when he fatally shot his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, in his Pretoria home. Claiming he mistook her for an intruder, Pistorius was arrested and charged with murder. After a highly publicized trial, he was found guilty of culpable homicide but not guilty of murder. Subsequent legal proceedings saw his conviction overturned to murder, leading to an increased prison sentence of 13 years and five months.
Throughout his career, Pistorius received numerous awards and honors for his athletic achievements. However, his legacy became tarnished by his conviction for murder, leading to the revocation of some of his accolades. Despite the controversy surrounding his personal life, Pistorius's story has been the subject of various documentaries and media portrayals, shedding light on his rise to fame and subsequent fall from grace.
In recent years, Pistorius has been released on parole, with conditions set until the expiration of his sentence in 2029. His release has sparked discussions about justice, rehabilitation, and the prevention of similar tragedies in the future, prompting initiatives such as the Reeva Steenkamp Foundation.
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Date of Birth: November 22, 198
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Place of Birth: Sandton, South Africa
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