Blade Runner From: Africa

: Born in Pretoria, South Africa, without fibula bones in either leg, Pistorius had both legs amputated below the knee at 11 months old.

The "Blade Runner" from Africa refers to , a South African former professional sprinter who became a global icon for competing in both the Paralympic and Olympic Games before his career ended in a high-profile murder conviction. Biographical Overview Blade Runner From Africa

: 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 : Born in Pretoria, South Africa, without fibula

Successfully overturned a 2008 IAAF ban that claimed his blades provided an unfair advantage. Who is ‘Blade Runner’ Oscar Pistorius? - CNN : Born in Pretoria