***FILE PHOTO*** South African Paralympian {OSCAR PISTORIUS} has been detained over the fatal shooting of his girlfriend. The woman died at the scene after being shot in the head and arm at the sprinter's home in Pretoria, South Africa, in the early hours of Thursday (14Feb13). Local reports suggest the sprinter mistook her for a burglar, and was taken into custody for questioning. The 26-year-old sprinter, dubbed the Blade Runner, became the first double leg amputee to participate in the Olympics. Pistorius carried the flag at the Paralympics opening ceremony last summer (Aug12), and has won
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***FILE PHOTO*** South African Paralympian {OSCAR PISTORIUS} has been detained over the fatal shooting of his girlfriend. The woman died at the scene after being shot in the head and arm at the sprinter's home in Pretoria, South Africa, in the early hours of Thursday (14Feb13). Local reports suggest the sprinter mistook her for a burglar, and was taken into custody for questioning. The 26-year-old sprinter, dubbed the Blade Runner, became the first double leg amputee to participate in the Olympics. Pistorius carried the flag at the Paralympics opening ceremony last summer (Aug12), and has won six Paralympic gold medals including two at the London Games. Oscar Pistorius The 2012 Samsung Diamond League at Icahn Stadium Randall's Island New York City, USA - 09.06.12 Mandatory Featuring: news samsung diamond league 100612 Where: New York City, United States When: 09 Jun 2012 credit: Mandatory