South African sprinter Oscar Pistorius had his legs amputated when he was 11 months old after being born without fibula bones due to a congenital defect.

Pistorius runs in his first Paralympics in 2004 in Athens, Greece.

Pistorius won the men's 400-meter 'B' race during the IAAF Golden Gala in Rome in 2007.

Pistorius settles in the blocks before winning the men's 400-meter 'B' race during the IAAF Golden Gala at The Olympic Stadium in Rome in July 2007.

Pistorius, shown here in 2006, competes in the IPC Athletics World Championships in The Netherlands. The competition, which happens every two years, is for athletes with disabilities.

Pistorius wins gold in the men's 200 meters at the 2008 Paralympics in Beijing, China.

Pistorius relaxes during a competition in his native South Africa that served as a tuneup to the London Olympics.

Pistorius runs in the IAAF Golden League Bislett Games in 2008 in Oslo, Norway. It was a year of mixed results for the 'Blade Runner.' He won a court case that permitted him to compete in major races, but he fell short of the qualifying time that would have allowed him to make his Olympic debut in Beijing.

Pistorius gained fans all over the world, but especially in his native South Africa.

Pistorius raced in both the the 400 meters and the 1,600 relay at the 2011 worlds in Daegu, South Korea.

Pistorius reached his pinnacle when he competed in the London Olympics. Here, he is seen running in a heat for the men's 400 meters. He reached the semifinals in the event and finished eighth overall.

Pistorius carries the South African flag at the Opening Ceremony in London for the 2012 Paralympics.

Pistorius holds up the gold medal he earned in the men's 400 meters at the 2012 Paralympics in London.

Pistorius, seen here with his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, has been charged with murder in her death.