Oscar Pistorius has been arrested on suspicion of murder by after he shot dead his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp at the Paralympian's home.
A 26-year-old-man has been arrested after a 30-year-old woman, named by South African media as his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, was shot dead in the early hours of Thursday morning in Pretoria.
Oscar Pistorius's career in pictures
2012 London Paralympics - Day 10 - Athletics(01 of89)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 08: Oscar Pistorius of South Africa celebrates as he wins gold in the Men's 400m T44 Final on day 10 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on September 8, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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South Africa's silver medallist Oscar Pistorius (L) and Brazil's gold medallist Alan Fonteles Oliveira (R) embrace on the podium during the medal ceremony of the men's 200m T44 athletics event at the London 2012 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in east London on September 3, 2012. Pistorius apologised on September 3 for the timing of his outburst after losing his T44 200m title, but insisted there was an issue with large prosthetics lengthening an amputee's stride. Pistorius, the star of the London 2012 Paralympics, was sensationally beaten into the silver medal position by Brazil's Alan Oliveira on September 2, in a result that stunned the Olympic Stadium. The 25-year-old then hit out at the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), claiming it was not a fair race and he was at a disadvantage caused by artificial leg length, as the regulations allowed athletes to make themselves 'unbelievably high'. AFP PHOTO / GLYN KIRK (Photo credit should read GLYN KIRK/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty Images)
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South Africa's silver medallist Oscar Pistorius (L) and Brazil's gold medallist Alan Fonteles Oliveira (R) shake hands on the podium during the medal ceremony of the men's 200m T44 athletics event at the London 2012 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in east London on September 3, 2012. Pistorius apologised on September 3 for the timing of his outburst after losing his T44 200m title, but insisted there was an issue with large prosthetics lengthening an amputee's stride. Pistorius, the star of the London 2012 Paralympics, was sensationally beaten into the silver medal position by Brazil's Alan Oliveira on September 2, in a result that stunned the Olympic Stadium. The 25-year-old then hit out at the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), claiming it was not a fair race and he was at a disadvantage caused by artificial leg length, as the regulations allowed athletes to make themselves 'unbelievably high'. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty Images)
OLY-2012-PARALYMPICS-ATHLETICS(04 of89)
South Africa's silver medallist Oscar Pistorius (L) and Brazil's gold medallist Alan Fonteles Oliveira (R) embrace on the podium during the medal ceremony of the men's 200m T44 athletics event at the London 2012 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in east London on September 3, 2012. Pistorius apologised on September 3 for the timing of his outburst after losing his T44 200m title, but insisted there was an issue with large prosthetics lengthening an amputee's stride. Pistorius, the star of the London 2012 Paralympics, was sensationally beaten into the silver medal position by Brazil's Alan Oliveira on September 2, in a result that stunned the Olympic Stadium. The 25-year-old then hit out at the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), claiming it was not a fair race and he was at a disadvantage caused by artificial leg length, as the regulations allowed athletes to make themselves 'unbelievably high'. AFP PHOTO / GLYN KIRK (Photo credit should read GLYN KIRK/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty Images)
OLY-2012-PARALYMPICS-ATHLETICS(05 of89)
South Africa's silver medallist Oscar Pistorius (L) and Brazil's gold medallist Alan Fonteles Oliveira (R) stands on the podium together during the medal ceremony of the men's 200m T44 athletics event at the London 2012 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in east London on September 3, 2012. Pistorius apologised on September 3 for the timing of his outburst after losing his T44 200m title, but insisted there was an issue with large prosthetics lengthening an amputee's stride. Pistorius, the star of the London 2012 Paralympics, was sensationally beaten into the silver medal position by Brazil's Alan Oliveira on September 2, in a result that stunned the Olympic Stadium. The 25-year-old then hit out at the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), claiming it was not a fair race and he was at a disadvantage caused by artificial leg length, as the regulations allowed athletes to make themselves 'unbelievably high'. AFP PHOTO / GLYN KIRK (Photo credit should read GLYN KIRK/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty Images)
OLY-2012-PARALYMPICS-ATHLETICS(06 of89)
South Africa's Oscar Pistorius runs across the finish line as he anchors his team home to win the men's 4x100 metres relay T42-46 final during the athletics competition at the London 2012 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in east London on September 5, 2012. South Africa won in the world record time of 41.78. AFP PHOTO / ADRIAN DENNIS (Photo credit should read ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty Images)
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South Africa's relay team (L-R) Samkelo Radebe, Zivan Smith, Arnu Fourie and Oscar Pistorius pose together after setting a new world record in their victory in the men's 4x100 metres relay T42-46 final during the athletics competition at the London 2012 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in east London on September 5, 2012. AFP PHOTO / GLYN KIRK (Photo credit should read GLYN KIRK/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty Images)
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South Africa's relay team (L-R) Zivan Smith, Samkelo Radebe, Arnu Fourie and Oscar Pistorius pose with the timer showing their new world record after victory in the men's 4x100 metres relay T42-46 final during the athletics competition at the London 2012 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in east London on September 5, 2012. AFP PHOTO / GLYN KIRK (Photo credit should read GLYN KIRK/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty Images)
2012 London Paralympics - Day 10 - Athletics(09 of89)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 08: Oscar Pistorius of South Africa celebrates as he wins gold in the Men's 400m T44 Final on day 10 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on September 8, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2012 London Paralympics - Day 10 - Athletics(10 of89)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 08: Oscar Pistorius of South Africa celebrates as he wins gold in the Men's 400m T44 Final on day 10 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on September 8, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2012 London Paralympics - Day 10 - Athletics(11 of89)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 08: Oscar Pistorius of South Africa celebrates as he wins gold in the Men's 400m T44 Final on day 10 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on September 8, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2012 London Paralympics - Opening Ceremony(12 of89)
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: Athlete Oscar Pistorius of South Africa carries the flag during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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South Africa's Oscar Pistorius celebrates winning gold in the men's 400m - T44 final during the athletics competition at the London 2012 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in east London on September 8, 2012. AFP PHOTO / IAN KINGTON (Photo credit should read IAN KINGTON/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty Images)
OLY-2012-PARALYMPICS-ATHLETICS(14 of89)
South Africa's Oscar Pistorius poses on the podium with his gold medal after winning the men's 400m - T44 final during the athletics competition at the London 2012 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in east London on September 8, 2012. AFP PHOTO / BEN STANSALL (Photo credit should read BEN STANSALL/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty Images)
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South Africa's Oscar Pistorius crosses the line to win gold in the men's 400m - T44 final during the athletics competition at the London 2012 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in east London on September 8, 2012. AFP PHOTO / IAN KINGTON (Photo credit should read IAN KINGTON/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty Images)
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South Africa's Oscar Pistorius celebrates winning gold in the men's 400m - T44 final during the athletics competition at the London 2012 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in east London on September 8, 2012. AFP PHOTO / IAN KINGTON (Photo credit should read IAN KINGTON/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty Images)
OLY-2012-PARALYMPICS-ATHLETICS(17 of89)
South Africa's Oscar Pistorius crosses the line to win gold in the men's 400m - T44 final during the athletics competition at the London 2012 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in east London on September 8, 2012. AFP PHOTO / BEN STANSALL (Photo credit should read BEN STANSALL/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty Images)
2012 London Paralympics - Day 10 - Athletics(18 of89)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 8: Oscar Pistorius of South Africa wins the Men's 400m - T44 on Day 10 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on September 8, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
OLY-2012-PARALYMPICS-ATHLETICS(19 of89)
South Africa's Oscar Pistorius powers home to win gold in the men's 400m - T44 final during the athletics competition at the London 2012 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in east London on September 8, 2012. AFP PHOTO / BEN STANSALL (Photo credit should read BEN STANSALL/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty Images)
2012 London Paralympics - Day 10 - Athletics(20 of89)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 08: Gold medallist Oscar Pistorius of South Africa poses on the podium during the medal ceremony for the Men's 400m T44 Final on day 10 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on September 8, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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South Africa's Oscar Pistorius poses with photographs with a national flag after winning gold in the men's 400m - T44 final during the athletics competition at the London 2012 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in east London on September 8, 2012. AFP PHOTO / IAN KINGTON (Photo credit should read IAN KINGTON/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty Images)
OLY-2012-PARALYMPICS-ATHLETICS(22 of89)
South Africa's Oscar Pistorius poses with photographs with a national flag after winning gold in the men's 400m - T44 final during the athletics competition at the London 2012 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in east London on September 8, 2012. AFP PHOTO / IAN KINGTON (Photo credit should read IAN KINGTON/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty Images)
OLY-2012-PARALYMPICS-ATHLETICS(23 of89)
South Africa's Oscar Pistorius crosses the line to win gold in the men's 400m - T44 final during the athletics competition at the London 2012 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in east London on September 8, 2012. AFP PHOTO / BEN STANSALL (Photo credit should read BEN STANSALL/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty Images)
2012 London Paralympics - Day 10 - Athletics(24 of89)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 8: Oscar Pistorius of South Africa wins the Men's 400m - T44 on Day 10 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on September 8, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2012 London Paralympics - Day 10 - Athletics(25 of89)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 08: (L-R) Silver medallist Blake Leeper of the United States, gold medallist Oscar Pistorius of South Africa and bronze medallist David Prince of the United States pose on the podium during the medal ceremony for the Men's 400m T44 Final on day 10 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on September 8, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2012 London Paralympics - Day 10 - Athletics(26 of89)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 08: Gold medallist Oscar Pistorius of South Africa throws a bouquet of flowers on the podium during the medal ceremony for the Men's 400m T44 Final on day 10 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on September 8, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2012 London Paralympics - Day 10 - Athletics(27 of89)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 08: Gold medallist Oscar Pistorius of South Africa poses on the podium during the medal ceremony for the Men's 400m T44 Final on day 10 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on September 8, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2012 London Paralympics - Day 10 - Athletics(28 of89)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 08: (L-R) Silver medallist Blake Leeper of the United States, gold medallist Oscar Pistorius of South Africa and bronze medallist David Prince of the United States pose on the podium during the medal ceremony for the Men's 400m T44 Final on day 10 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on September 8, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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South Africa's Oscar Pistorius crosses the line to win gold in the men's 400m - T44 final during the athletics competition at the London 2012 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in east London on September 8, 2012. AFP PHOTO / IAN KINGTON (Photo credit should read IAN KINGTON/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty Images)
SA Paralympic team arrival at O.R Tambo International Aiport in Johannesburg, South Africa(30 of89)
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - SEPTEMBER 11: (SOUTH AFRICA) South African Paralympic Gold Medal winning sprinter Oscar Pistorius (2R) receives a cheque of R700,000 from Minister of Sports Fikile Mbalula (2L) as Gert Oosthuizen (L) and Gideon Sam look on during the South African Paralympic team arrival at O.R Tambo International Airport on September 11, 2012 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
SA Paralympic team arrival at O.R Tambo International Aiport in Johannesburg, South Africa(31 of89)
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - SEPTEMBER 11: (SOUTH AFRICA) South African Paralympic Gold Medal winning sprinter Oscar Pistorius meets fans and signs autographs during the South African Paralympic team arrival at O.R Tambo International Airport on September 11, 2012 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
SA Paralympic team arrival at O.R Tambo International Aiport in Johannesburg, South Africa(32 of89)
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - SEPTEMBER 11: (SOUTH AFRICA) South African Paralympic Gold Medal winning sprinter Oscar Pistorius (2R) receives a cheque of R700,000 from Minister of Sports Fikile Mbalula (2L) as Gert Oosthuizen (L) and Gideon Sam (2R) look on during the South African Paralympic team arrival at O.R Tambo International Airport on September 11, 2012 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
SA Paralympic team arrival at O.R Tambo International Aiport in Johannesburg, South Africa(33 of89)
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - SEPTEMBER 11: (SOUTH AFRICA) South African Paralympic athletes Natalie Du Toit and Oscar Pistorius pose with their medals during the South African Paralympic team arrival at O.R Tambo International Airport on September 11, 2012 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2012 London Paralympics - Day 10 - Athletics(34 of89)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 08: Gold medallist Oscar Pistorius of South Africa poses on the podium during the medal ceremony for the Men's 400m T44 Final on day 10 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on September 8, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
QATAR-SPORTS-POLITCS(35 of89)
Paralympic and Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius of South Africa races against a pure-bred Arabian horse during the Gathering of all Leaders In Sport (GOALS) forum on December 12, 2012, at the Aspire Zone outdoor circuit in the Qatari capital Doha. AFP PHOTO /KARIM JAAFAR / AL-WATAN DOHA == QATAR OUT (Photo credit should read KARIM JAAFAR/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
QATAR-SPORTS-POLITCS(36 of89)
Paralympic and Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius of South Africa speaks during a news conference after the official opening ceremony of the Gathering Of All Leaders In Sport (GOALS) forum in the Qatari capital Doha, on December 11, 2012. AFP PHOTO /KARIM JAAFAR / AL-WATAN DOHA == QATAR OUT (Photo credit should read KARIM JAAFAR/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
British Olympic Ball - Arrivals(37 of89)
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - NOVEMBER 30: Oscar Pistorius attends the British Olympic Ball on November 30, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Fred Duval/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
British Olympic Ball - Arrivals(38 of89)
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - NOVEMBER 30: Oscar Pistorius attends the British Olympic Ball on November 30, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Fred Duval/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Oscar Pistorius Receives Honorary Degree From The University Of Strathclyde(39 of89)
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 12: Oscar Pistorius, holds his scroll after receiveing his honorary doctorate from Strathclyde University in the Barony Hall on November 12, 2012 in Glasgow, United Kingdom. The athlete was made a Doctor of the University after competing at both the Olympic and Paralympic Games, where he won two gold medals and a silver medal. Oscar became the first paralympian to win a medal at an able bodied championship at the 2011 World Athletics Championships. He went on to compete at the London 2012 Olympic Games where he ran in the 400m and the relay earlier this year. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Oscar Pistorius Receives Honorary Degree From The University Of Strathclyde(40 of89)
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 12: Oscar Pistorius, holds his scroll after receiveing his honorary doctorate from Strathclyde University in the Barony Hall on November 12, 2012 in Glasgow, United Kingdom. The athlete was made a Doctor of the University after competing at both the Olympic and Paralympic Games, where he won two gold medals and a silver medal. Oscar became the first paralympian to win a medal at an able bodied championship at the 2011 World Athletics Championships. He went on to compete at the London 2012 Olympic Games where he ran in the 400m and the relay earlier this year. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Oscar Pistorius Receives Honorary Degree From The University Of Strathclyde(41 of89)
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 12: Oscar Pistorius, holds his scroll after receiveing his honorary doctorate from Strathclyde University in the Barony Hall on November 12, 2012 in Glasgow, United Kingdom. The athlete was made a Doctor of the University after competing at both the Olympic and Paralympic Games, where he won two gold medals and a silver medal. Oscar became the first paralympian to win a medal at an able bodied championship at the 2011 World Athletics Championships. He went on to compete at the London 2012 Olympic Games where he ran in the 400m and the relay earlier this year. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Oscar Pistorius Receives Honorary Degree From The University Of Strathclyde(42 of89)
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 12: Oscar Pistorius, holds his scroll after receiveing his honorary doctorate from Strathclyde University in the Barony Hall on November 12, 2012 in Glasgow, United Kingdom. The athlete was made a Doctor of the University after competing at both the Olympic and Paralympic Games, where he won two gold medals and a silver medal. Oscar became the first paralympian to win a medal at an able bodied championship at the 2011 World Athletics Championships. He went on to compete at the London 2012 Olympic Games where he ran in the 400m and the relay earlier this year. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Oscar Pistorius Receives Honorary Degree From The University Of Strathclyde(43 of89)
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 12: Oscar Pistorius, holds his scroll after receiveing his honorary doctorate from Strathclyde University in the Barony Hall on November 12, 2012 in Glasgow, United Kingdom. The athlete was made a Doctor of the University after competing at both the Olympic and Paralympic Games, where he won two gold medals and a silver medal. Oscar became the first paralympian to win a medal at an able bodied championship at the 2011 World Athletics Championships. He went on to compete at the London 2012 Olympic Games where he ran in the 400m and the relay earlier this year. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Oscar Pistorius Receives Honorary Degree From The University Of Strathclyde(44 of89)
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 12: Oscar Pistorius, holds his scroll after receiveing his honorary doctorate from Strathclyde University in the Barony Hall on November 12, 2012 in Glasgow, United Kingdom. The athlete was made a Doctor of the University after competing at both the Olympic and Paralympic Games, where he won two gold medals and a silver medal. Oscar became the first paralympian to win a medal at an able bodied championship at the 2011 World Athletics Championships. He went on to compete at the London 2012 Olympic Games where he ran in the 400m and the relay earlier this year. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
GOLF-EGPA-DUNHILL(45 of89)
South African Olympian and Paralympian Oscar Pistorius walks down the eight fairway during day one of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at Carnoustie, Scotland, on October 4, 2012 . AFP PHOTO / IAN MACNICOL (Photo credit should read Ian MacNicol/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty Images)
Oscar Pistorius Receives Honorary Degree From The University Of Strathclyde(46 of89)
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 12: Oscar Pistorius, holds his scroll after receiveing his honorary doctorate from Strathclyde University in the Barony Hall on November 12, 2012 in Glasgow, United Kingdom. The athlete was made a Doctor of the University after competing at both the Olympic and Paralympic Games, where he won two gold medals and a silver medal. Oscar became the first paralympian to win a medal at an able bodied championship at the 2011 World Athletics Championships. He went on to compete at the London 2012 Olympic Games where he ran in the 400m and the relay earlier this year. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Alfred Dunhill Links Championship - Day One(47 of89)
CARNOUSTIE, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 04: Oscar Pistorius and Sir Steve Redgrave during the first round of The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at Carnoustie Golf Links on October 4, 2012 in Carnoustie, Scotland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Alfred Dunhill Links Championship - Practice Round(48 of89)
ST ANDREWS, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 03: Paralympic gold medallist Oscar Pistorius of South Africa talks to the media at his press conference during the practice round of The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at The Old Course on October 3, 2012 in St Andrews, Scotland. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Alfred Dunhill Links Championship - Practice Round(49 of89)
ST ANDREWS, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 03: Paralympic gold medallist Oscar Pistorius of South Africa talks to the media at his press conference during the practice round of The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at The Old Course on October 3, 2012 in St Andrews, Scotland. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2012 London Paralympics - Previews(50 of89)
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 28: Paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius of South Africa smiles during a press conference ahead of the London 2012 Paralympic Games on August 28, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2012 London Paralympics - Previews(51 of89)
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 28: Paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius of South Africa smiles during a press conference ahead of the London 2012 Paralympic Games on August 28, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
South African double amputee athlete Osc(52 of89)
South African double amputee athlete Oscar Pistorius gives a press conference on July 6, 2012 on the eve of the KBC-Nacht athletics meeting in Hasselt. Pistorius was told on July 4 that he could run in the 400 metres and 4x400m relay at the 2012 London Olympic Games. AFP PHOTO / BELGA / NICOLAS LAMBERT - BELGIUM OUT - (Photo credit should read NICOLAS LAMBERT/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty Images)
2012 Nedbank National Championships For The Physically Disabled: Day 3(53 of89)
DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 27: Oscar Pistorius runs and wins the 200m during day 3 of the 2012 Nedbank National Championships for the Physically Disabled at the Athletics Stadium on March 27, 2012 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Duif du Toit/Gallo Images/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Yellow Pages South African Senior Championship: Day 1(54 of89)
PORT ELIZABETH, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 13: Oscar Pistorius competes during day one of the Yellow Pages South African Senior Championship at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University on April 13, 2012 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. (Photo by Richard Huggard/Gallo Images/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Winners Studio-2012 Laureus World Sports Awards(55 of89)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 06: Oscar Pistorius of South Africa the winner of the Laureus World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability poses in the Winners Studio during the 2012 Laureus World Sports Awards at Central Hall Westminster on February 6, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Tom Shaw/Getty Images for Laureus) (credit:Getty Images)
Winners Photocall & Press Conferences-2012 Laureus World Sports Awards(56 of89)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 06: Athlete Oscar Pistorius poses in the press room with his Laureus World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability trophy at the 2012 Laureus World Sports Awards at Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre on February 6, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for Laureus) (credit:Getty Images)
Winners Photocall & Press Conferences-2012 Laureus World Sports Awards(57 of89)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 06: Athlete Oscar Pistorius poses in the press room with his Laureus World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability trophy at the 2012 Laureus World Sports Awards at Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre on February 6, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for Laureus) (credit:Getty Images)
Prime Minister David Cameron Hosts A Reception For The 2012 Laureus Awards(58 of89)
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - FEBRUARY 06: Prime Minister David Cameron (centre front) poses for a photograph with sports personalities (back row L - R) Sean Fitzpatrick, Gary Player, Nadia Comaneci, Novak Djokovic, Boris Becker, Oscar Pistorius, Steve Regrave, Mark Spitz; (front row L-R) Dame Kelly Holmes, Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson, David Cameron, Edwin Moses and Martina Navratilova during a reception for the 2012 Laureus Awards at 10 Downing Street on February 6, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Olivia Harris - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
International Paralympic Day in Trafalgar Square(59 of89)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 8: Oscar Pistorius looks on during the International Paralympic Day at Trafalgar Square on September 8, 2011 in London, England. The day marks the start of Paralympic tickets going on sale on September 9, 2011. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
International Paralympic Day in Trafalgar Square(60 of89)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 8: Prime Minister David Cameron (L)speaks with Oscar Pistorius and Jerome Singleton after making a surprise visit during the International Paralympic Day at Trafalgar Square on September 8, 2011 in London, England. The day marks the start of Paralympic tickets going on sale on September 9, 2011. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
International Paralympic Day in Trafalgar Square(61 of89)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 8: Oscar Pistorius and Jerome Singleton race against local children during the International Paralympic Day at Trafalgar Square on September 8, 2011 in London, England. The day marks the start of Paralympic tickets going on sale on September 9, 2011. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
International Paralympic Day in Trafalgar Square(62 of89)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 8: Prime Minister David Cameron (L)speaks with Oscar Pistorius and Jerome Singleton after making a surprise visit during the International Paralympic Day at Trafalgar Square on September 8, 2011 in London, England. The day marks the start of Paralympic tickets going on sale on September 9, 2011. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
South African sprint runner known as 'Bl(63 of89)
South African sprint runner known as 'Blade Runner' Oscar Pistorius (R) poses for photographers with Chairman of the London 2012 Organising Committee Lord Sebastian Coe (L) and British Paralympian Ellie Simmonds during the international Paralympic Day in Trafalgar Square, central London, on September 8, 2011. London 2012 hosted International Paralympic Day in Trafalgar Square today. A full day of activity was planned to celebrate elite Paralympic sport and give the public a chance to find out about each of the 20 sports to take place at the London 2012 Paralympic Games and meet GB and international athletes. AFP PHOTO / CARL COURT (Photo credit should read CARL COURT/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The prosthetic limbs of South African sp(64 of89)
The prosthetic limbs of South African sprint runner known as 'Blade Runner' Oscar Pistorius are pictured during a photocall ahead of the international Paralympic Day, in central London, on September 7, 2011. London 2012 will host International Paralympic Day in Trafalgar Square, central London tomorrow. A full day of activity is planned to celebrate elite Paralympic sport and give the public a chance to find out about each of the 20 sports to take place at the London 2012 Paralympic Games and meet GB and international athletes. AFP PHOTO / BEN STANSALL (Photo credit should read BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
13th IAAF World Athletics Championships Daegu 2011 - Day Six(65 of89)
DAEGU, SOUTH KOREA - SEPTEMBER 01: Oscar Pistorius of South Africa passes the relay baton to Ofentse Mogawane of South Africa as they compete competes in the men's 4x400 metres relay heats during day six of the 13th IAAF World Athletics Championships at the Daegu Stadium on September 1, 2011 in Daegu, South Korea. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Bongarts/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Oscar Pistorius of South Africa celebrat(66 of89)
Oscar Pistorius of South Africa celebrates after winning the final of the men's 400 metre T44 classification event at the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games in Beijing on September 16, 2008. Pistorius has now won the 100 metre, 200 metre and 400 metre gold medals at the games. AFP PHOTO/Mark RALSTON (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Oscar Pistorius of South Africa celebrat(67 of89)
Oscar Pistorius of South Africa celebrates after winning the final of the men's 400 metre T44 classification event at the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games in Beijing on September 16, 2008. Pistorius has now won the 100 metre, 200 metre and 400 metre gold medals at the games. AFP PHOTO/Mark RALSTON (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Oscar Pistorius of South Africa celebrat(68 of89)
Oscar Pistorius of South Africa celebrates after winning the final of the men's 400 metre T44 classification event at the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games in Beijing on September 16, 2008. Pistorius has now won the 100 metre, 200 metre and 400 metre gold medals at the games. AFP PHOTO/Mark RALSTON (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Oscar Pistorius of South Africa celebrat(69 of89)
Oscar Pistorius of South Africa celebrates after winning the men's 400m T44 final during the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games at the National Stadium in Beijing on September 16, 2008. Oscar Pistorius won with a new world record of 47.49. AFP PHOTO/LIU Jin (Photo credit should read LIU JIN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Oscar Pistorius of South Africa runs on(70 of89)
Oscar Pistorius of South Africa runs on his way to winning the final of the men's 400 metre T44 classification event at the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games in Beijing on September 16, 2008. Pistorius has now won the 100 metre, 200 metre and 400 metre gold medals at the games. AFP PHOTO/Mark RALSTON (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2008 Beijing Paralympic Games - Athletics - Day 10(71 of89)
BEIJING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 16: Oscar Pistorius of South Africa wins Gold with a World Record in the 400m T44 during day 10 of the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games held in Beijing, China. (Photo by Duif du Toit/Gallo Images/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Oscar Pistorius of South Africa celebrat(72 of89)
Oscar Pistorius of South Africa celebrates after winning the final of the men's 200 metre T44 classification event at the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games in Beijing on September 13, 2008. AFP PHOTO/Mark RALSTON (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Photo taken n September 9, 2008shows Osc(73 of89)
Photo taken n September 9, 2008shows Oscar Pistorius of South Africa crossing the finish line to win gold during the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games at the National Stadium in the Chinese capital . Triple Olympic Paralympic champion Pistorius was in a serious condition in a Johannesburg hospital on Febryary 22, 2009 after he was involved in a boat accident, South African media reported. AFP PHOTO/Peter PARKS (Photo credit should read PETER PARKS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Oscar Pistorius (C) of South Africa wave(74 of89)
Oscar Pistorius (C) of South Africa waves as he celebrates winning gold in the final of the 100m T44 during the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games at the National Stadium in the Chinese capital on September 9, 2008. AFP PHOTO/Peter PARKS (Photo credit should read PETER PARKS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Paralympics Day 3 - Athletics(75 of89)
BEIJING - SEPTEMBER 09: Oscar Pistorius of South Africa (C) celebrates winning the final of the Men's 100M - T44 Athletics event at the National Stadium during day three of the 2008 Paralympic Games on September 9, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Gallo Images/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Paralympics Day 3 - Athletics(76 of89)
BEIJING - SEPTEMBER 09: Oscar Pistorius of South Africa celebrates winning the final of the Men's 100M - T44 Athletics event at the National Stadium during day three of the 2008 Paralympic Games on September 9, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Getty Images/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
IAAF Golden Gala Rome(77 of89)
ROME - JULY 11: Oscar Pistorius of South Africa prepares to compete in the Mens 400m B Race during the IAAF Golden Gala at the Stadio Olimpico on July 11, 2008 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
(FILES) A picture taken on April 30, 200(78 of89)
(FILES) A picture taken on April 30, 2008 shows South African Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius arriving at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne. Oscar Pistorius won an appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on May 16, 2008 that has given him an Olympic Games lifeline AFP PHOTO Files / Fabrice Coffrini (Photo credit should read FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Laureus World Sports Awards-Welcome Reception(79 of89)
ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 17: Frankie Fredericks (2nd L), Oscar Pistorius (C) and Bryan Habana (R) and guest pose during the Laureus welcome reception at Gimnazya on February 17, 2008 in St.Petersburg, Russia. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images for Laureus) (credit:Getty Images)
South African paralympic champion Oscar(80 of89)
South African paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius poses during the broadcast 'Piazza grande' on Italian TV state channel 'Rai 1', 29 January 2008 in Rome. Oscar Pistorius has been told he cannot compete in the Beijing Olympics because the artificial legs he uses give him an unfair advantage. AFP PHOTO / TIZIANA FABI (Photo credit should read TIZIANA FABI/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
South African paralympic champion Oscar(81 of89)
South African paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius poses after the broadcast 'Piazza grande' on Italian TV state channel 'Rai 1', 29 January 2008 in Rome. Oscar Pistorius has been told he cannot compete in the Beijing Olympics because the artificial legs he uses give him an unfair advantage. AFP PHOTO / TIZIANA FABI (Photo credit should read TIZIANA FABI/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
South African paralympic champion Oscar(82 of89)
South African paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius poses with his artificial leg during the broadcast 'Piazza grande' on Italian TV state channel 'Rai 1', 29 January 2008 in Rome. Oscar Pistorius has been told he cannot compete in the Beijing Olympics because the artificial legs he uses give him an unfair advantage. AFP PHOTO / TIZIANA FABI (Photo credit should read TIZIANA FABI/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Athletics(84 of89)
ATHENS, GREECE - SEPTEMBER 21: Oscar Pistorius of South Africa wins the 200m T44 for Men at the Athens 2004 Paralympic Games on September 21, 2004 at the Olympic Stadium in Athens, Greece. (Photo by Phil Cole/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Athletics(85 of89)
ATHENS - SEPTEMBER 21: Oscar Pistorius of South Africa wins the 200m T44 for Men at the Athens 2004 Paralympic Games on September 21, 2004 at the Olympic Stadium in Athens, Greece. (Photo by Phil Cole/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Paralympic Athletics(86 of89)
ATHENS, GREECE - SEPTEMBER 21: Oscar Pistorius of South Africa wins the 200m T44 for Men during the Athens 2004 Paralympic Games on September 21,2 004 at the Olympic Stadium in Athens, Greece. (Photo by Phil Cole/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Paralympic Athletics(87 of89)
ATHENS, GREECE - SEPTEMBER 21: Oscar Pistorius of South Africa wins the 200m T44 for Men during the Athens 2004 Paralympic Games on September 21,2 004 at the Olympic Stadium in Athens, Greece. (Photo by Phil Cole/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
South Africa's Oscar Pistorius (C), Fren(88 of89)
ATHENS, GREECE: South Africa's Oscar Pistorius (C), French Andre (L) and Austria's Linhart run at semi-final of the Men's 100m - T44 during the 12th Paralympic Games at the Main Olympic Stadium in Athens, 24 September 2004. AFP PHOTO / Yiorgos Mattheos (Photo credit should read YIORGOS MATTHEOS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
South Africa's Oscar Pistorius runs in t(89 of89)
ATHENS, GREECE: South Africa's Oscar Pistorius runs in the semi-final of the Men's 100m - T44 during the 12th Paralympic Games at the Main Olympic Stadium in Athens, 24 September 2004. AFP PHOTO / Yiorgos Mattheos (Photo credit should read YIORGOS MATTHEOS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)