He said the 20 months since Steenkamp 's death had been harrowing for both families and Pistorius -- and had left everyone emotionally drained and exhausted . ` Oscar Pistorius was the first double amputee to compete at an able-bodied Olympics . He described the summer of 2012 as a `` dream come true '' after Paralympic gold . ' The South African sprinter won his second consecutive Olympic medal in London four years ago and has been on top form ever since.
Oscar Pistorius was the first double amputee to compete at an able-bodied Olympics . He described the summer of 2012 as a `` dream come true '' after Paralympic gold . ' The South African sprinter won his second consecutive Olympic medal in London four years ago and has been on top form ever since.