: He earned the "Blade Runner" nickname due to the carbon-fiber prosthetic blades he used for competition.
: In 2012, he became the first double-amputee athlete to compete against able-bodied runners in the Olympic Games, reaching the 400m semi-finals. Sports Career Highlights Achievement Type Paralympic Success Blade Runner From Africa
Winner of six gold medals across three Paralympic Games (Athens 2004, Beijing 2008, London 2012). : He earned the "Blade Runner" nickname due
: Born in Pretoria, South Africa, without fibula bones in either leg, Pistorius had both legs amputated below the knee at 11 months old. London 2012). : Born in Pretoria
