Oscar Pistorius's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Oscar Pistorius.

Oscar Pistorius is a South African former professional sprinter who competed in both Paralympic and Olympic Games. He had both legs amputated below the knee as a child. Pistorius' career ended after he was convicted of murdering his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. Initially convicted of culpable homicide, the conviction was later upgraded to murder upon appeal, resulting in a prison sentence.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

2004: Paralympic Bronze and Gold

In 2004, Oscar Pistorius competed in the Summer Paralympics in Athens, winning a bronze medal in the T44 100-metre event and a gold medal in the T44 200-metre event, setting a world record time.

2005: South African Championships and Paralympic World Cup

In 2005, Oscar Pistorius finished sixth in the nondisabled South African Championships over 400 metres, and won gold in the 100 and 200 metres at the Paralympic World Cup.

2006: Order of Ikhamanga Awarded

In 2006, Oscar Pistorius was conferred the Order of Ikhamanga in Bronze (OIB) by the President of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki, for outstanding achievement in sports.

2006: IPC Athletics World Championships Gold

In 2006, Oscar Pistorius won gold in the 100-, 200- and 400-metre events at the IPC Athletics World Championships, breaking the world record over 200 metres.

March 2007: 400m World Record

In March 2007, Oscar Pistorius set a disability sports world record for the 400 metres at the South African Senior Athletics Championships in Durban.

April 2007: World Record Holder

In April 2007, Oscar Pistorius became the world record holder of the 100- and 200-metre events at the Nedbank Championships for the Physically Disabled in Johannesburg.

December 2007: BBC Sports Award

In December 2007, Oscar Pistorius was awarded the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Helen Rollason Award for outstanding courage and achievement. This award was later revoked after his conviction for murder.

May 2008: CAS Appeal Upheld

In May 2008, CAS upheld Oscar Pistorius' appeal, revoking the IAAF council decision that deemed his prostheses ineligible, allowing him to compete in IAAF competitions.

May 2008: Time 100 List Inclusion

In May 2008, Oscar Pistorius was included in Time magazine's annual list of the world's most influential people, specifically in the "Heroes & Pioneers" section.

2008: 200m First Place

In 2008, Oscar Pistorius achieved first place in the 200m race, further solidifying his reputation as a top athlete.

2008: Paralympic Success in Beijing

In 2008, Oscar Pistorius participated in the Summer Paralympics in Beijing, competing in the 100, 200, and 400 meters. He won gold in all three events, setting Paralympic records in the 100 and 200 meters and a world record in the 400 meters.

2008: 2008 Summer Paralympics Gold Medals

In 2008, Oscar Pistorius won gold medals at the Summer Paralympics in the 100m, 200m, and 400m (T44) events, marking a significant achievement in his career.

January 2011: IPC Athletics World Titles

In January 2011, Oscar Pistorius won three IPC Athletics World titles in New Zealand. However, he was defeated for the first time in seven years in the 100 meters by Jerome Singleton.

2011: First Amputee to Win a Nondisabled World Track Medal

In 2011, Oscar Pistorius became the first amputee to win a nondisabled world track medal at the World Championships in Athletics, marking a milestone in his career.

2011: Olympic Qualification Mark Attained

In the summer of 2011, on July 19th specifically, Oscar Pistorius achieved a personal best of 45.07 seconds in the 400 meters at a meeting in Lignano, Italy. This time met the "A" standard qualification for both the World Championships and Olympic Games.

February 2012: Laureus World Sports Award

In February 2012, Oscar Pistorius was awarded the Laureus World Sports Award for Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability for 2012, recognizing his achievements in sports.

August 2012: Olympic Debut

In August 2012, at the Summer Olympic Games, Oscar Pistorius made history as the debut amputee runner to compete in the Olympics. He advanced to the semi-finals in the 400-meter race with a season's best time, but did not qualify for the final.

August 2012: Mural Unveiling in Gemona

On August 22, 2012, Oscar Pistorius was honored with the unveiling of a large mural depicting his achievements in the town of Gemona, Italy.

September 2012: IPC Award Nomination

In September 2012, Oscar Pistorius was shortlisted for the Whang Youn Dai Achievement Award by the IPC, recognizing his fairness, honesty, values, and promotion of the Paralympic Movement. He was nominated by an organization from South Korea, but the award was given to two other athletes.

2012: First Double-Leg Amputee in the Olympics

In 2012, Oscar Pistorius made history as the first double-leg amputee to participate in the Summer Olympics, achieving a significant personal and athletic milestone.

2012: 200 m World Record

In 2012, Oscar Pistorius set a world record in the 200m (T44) event with a time of 21.30 seconds, marking a pinnacle in his athletic achievements.

2012: Repeated on Time 100 List

In 2012, Oscar Pistorius was included on the Time 100 list again, solidifying his status as one of the world's most influential people.

2012: Honorary Doctorate Announced

In 2012, after the Summer Paralympics, the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow announced that it would confer an honorary doctorate on Oscar Pistorius.

February 2015: Honorary Doctorate Revoked

In February 2015, the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow revoked the honorary doctorate they had previously conferred on Oscar Pistorius, following his conviction for culpable homicide.