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Oscar Pistorius, officially named Oscar Leonard Carl Pistorius, was born on November 22, 1986, in Sandton, South Africa. He holds South African nationality and is a former professional sprinter and convicted murderer. Pistorius has several nicknames, including Blade Runner, Pistorius, and Oz.
Pistorius was educated at Pretoria Boys High School, the University of Pretoria, and the University of Strathclyde. He was an athletics competitor and a runner by profession. Oscar Pistorius is the son of Henke Pistorius and Sheila Pistorius, and he has two siblings, Carl and Aimée.
During his athletic career, Pistorius received several awards. In 2012, he was honored with the Laureus World Sportsperson with a Disability of the Year award. Additionally, he won gold medals in multiple Paralympic games: 2004 Athens (200m T44) , 2008 Beijing (100m T44), 2008 Beijing (200m T44), 2008 Beijing (400m T44), and 2012 London (400m T44).
