{"id":214447,"date":"2025-11-22T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-22T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/22\/oscar-pistorius-return-to-sport-new-girlfriend-and-changed-appearance\/"},"modified":"2025-11-22T04:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-11-22T04:00:00","slug":"oscar-pistorius-return-to-sport-new-girlfriend-and-changed-appearance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/22\/oscar-pistorius-return-to-sport-new-girlfriend-and-changed-appearance\/","title":{"rendered":"Oscar Pistorius&#8217; return to sport, new girlfriend and changed appearance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_9ae52b\" data-testid=\"leadtext\" publication=\"mirror\">Oscar Pistorius has begun rebuilding his life following his release from prison after serving more than half of his sentence for murder<\/h2>\n<p><button class=\"LightboxBtn_lightbox-btn__eoxYS\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36265399\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageEmbed_fig-caption__qotOK\"><span class=\"ImageEmbed_camera-style__Qjeby\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"><g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_209_94274)\"><path opacity=\"0.16\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M14 4H2V10.6667C2 11.403 2.59695 12 3.33333 12H12.6667C13.403 12 14 11.403 14 10.6667V4ZM8 10C9.10457 10 10 9.10457 10 8C10 6.89543 9.10457 6 8 6C6.89543 6 6 6.89543 6 8C6 9.10457 6.89543 10 8 10Z\" fill=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\"\/><path d=\"M2 3.33331H14V11.3333C14 12.0697 13.403 12.6666 12.6667 12.6666H3.33333C2.59695 12.6666 2 12.0697 2 11.3333V3.33331Z\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><circle cx=\"8\" cy=\"8\" r=\"2\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><path d=\"M11.3332 1.33331L12.6665 1.33331\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/g><defs><clippath id=\"clip0_209_94274\"><rect width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"white\"\/><\/clippath><\/defs><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"ImageEmbed_caption-title__FSINC\">Oscar Pistorius was a celebrated sporting figure before being convicted of murder<\/span><span class=\"ImageEmbed_caption-credit__uNiU6\">(Image: sampics\/Corbis via Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">Oscar Pistorius, the former Paralympic champion who was convicted of murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, has made a sporting comeback <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/news\/world-news\/oscar-pistorius-now-low-key-34317461\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">since being released from prison<\/a>. The 39-year-old was granted parole and released in January 2024.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/oscar-pistorius\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Pistorius&#8217;<\/a> athletic prowess had previously seen him hailed as a <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/sport\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"sportingLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">sporting<\/a> hero, having clinched six Paralympic golds. He also earned a silver medal in the 4x400m relay at the 2011 World Championships before making history as the first double amputee to run at the Olympics in 2012.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">In February 2013, Pistorius fatally shot Steenkamp at his home in Pretoria. He maintained that he had mistaken Steenkamp for an intruder hiding in the bathroom.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">Pistorius was found guilty of murder in 2015 after initially being convicted of culpable homicide. His sentence was eventually set at 13 years and five months, due to expire in 2029. After serving more than half of his sentence, the former athletics star <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/other-sports\/paralympic-games-oscar-pistorius-prison-33562063\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">was released on parole last January<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">As part of his release conditions, Pistroius must adhere to a set of rules, including staying at home during certain hours of the day. However, the former Paralympic and Olympic icon, who turned 39 on Friday, has made a return to sport in recent months.<\/p>\n<p><span data-testid=\"readmore\" class=\"ReadMore_readmore-prefix__xS44r __className_9e9510\">READ MORE<!-- -->: <span class=\"ReadMore_readmore-link__eF9pN\"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/other-sports\/athletics\/keely-hodgkinson-sir-mo-farah-36245392\" data-tmdatatrack=\"read-more\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36245392\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Keely Hodgkinson left shocked by Sir Mo Farah&#8217;s private message after World Championships<\/a><\/span><\/span><span data-testid=\"readmore\" class=\"ReadMore_readmore-prefix__xS44r __className_9e9510\">READ MORE<!-- -->: <span class=\"ReadMore_readmore-link__eF9pN\"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/other-sports\/athletics\/gout-gout-uwezo-lubenda-bolt-36090028\" data-tmdatatrack=\"read-more\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36090028\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gout Gout&#8217;s new rival smashes 15-year-old record and targets home Olympics<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"HeadingThree_heading-three__PBHLs  __className_a5b2e3\" publication=\"mirror\">Sporting comeback<\/h3>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">South African outlet Netwerk24 reported in June that Pistorius had competed in the Ironman 70.3 event in Durban. It was suggested that Pistorius had secured permission from his parole officer to participate in the competition.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/sport\/oscar-pistorius-south-africa-triathlon-b2764377.html\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"The IndependentLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">The Independent<\/a> stated that an athlete registered under Pistorius&#8217; name had placed 555th amongst all competitors and third in the &#8220;physically challenged&#8221; division. The event comprised a 2km swim, 90km cycle ride and 21km run.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button class=\"LightboxBtn_lightbox-btn__eoxYS\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-36265397\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36265397\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.44\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36265397.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_GettyImages-161681372.jpg\" alt=\"Oscar Pistorius and Reeva Steenkamp\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36265397.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_GettyImages-161681372.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36265397.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_GettyImages-161681372.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36265397.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_GettyImages-161681372.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageEmbed_fig-caption__qotOK\"><span class=\"ImageEmbed_camera-style__Qjeby\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"><g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_209_94274)\"><path opacity=\"0.16\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M14 4H2V10.6667C2 11.403 2.59695 12 3.33333 12H12.6667C13.403 12 14 11.403 14 10.6667V4ZM8 10C9.10457 10 10 9.10457 10 8C10 6.89543 9.10457 6 8 6C6.89543 6 6 6.89543 6 8C6 9.10457 6.89543 10 8 10Z\" fill=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\"\/><path d=\"M2 3.33331H14V11.3333C14 12.0697 13.403 12.6666 12.6667 12.6666H3.33333C2.59695 12.6666 2 12.0697 2 11.3333V3.33331Z\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><circle cx=\"8\" cy=\"8\" r=\"2\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><path d=\"M11.3332 1.33331L12.6665 1.33331\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/g><defs><clippath id=\"clip0_209_94274\"><rect width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"white\"\/><\/clippath><\/defs><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"ImageEmbed_caption-title__FSINC\">Pistorius was convicted of murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp<\/span><span class=\"ImageEmbed_caption-credit__uNiU6\">(Image: WALDO SWIEGERS\/AFP via Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">An attorney representing Pistorius confirmed that the former Paralympic star had taken part in the Durban event.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"HeadingThree_heading-three__PBHLs  __className_a5b2e3\" publication=\"mirror\">New girlfriend<\/h3>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">In 2024, it was reported that Pistorius was <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/news\/world-news\/oscar-pistorious-new-lover-double-35935616\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">in a new romantic relationship<\/a> less than a year after his prison release. The 39-year-old is claimed to be in a relationship with family friend Rita Greyling.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">She works as a business management consultant. However, details of their reported relationship have remained private.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">A source told South African publication <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.netwerk24.com\/nuus\/aktueel\/eksklusief-oscar-vind-liefde-by-boeremeisie-fotos-20241213\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Netwerk 24Link opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Netwerk 24<\/a> last year: &#8220;He is slowly trying to reintegrate into society but that is being done through families that his family have been close to for decades and is slowly slowly. The word on the street for three months now is that he is dating again.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button class=\"LightboxBtn_lightbox-btn__eoxYS\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-36265398\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36265398\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36265398.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_GettyImages-545174632.jpg\" alt=\"Oscar Pistorius\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36265398.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_GettyImages-545174632.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36265398.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_GettyImages-545174632.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36265398.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_GettyImages-545174632.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageEmbed_fig-caption__qotOK\"><span class=\"ImageEmbed_camera-style__Qjeby\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"><g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_209_94274)\"><path opacity=\"0.16\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M14 4H2V10.6667C2 11.403 2.59695 12 3.33333 12H12.6667C13.403 12 14 11.403 14 10.6667V4ZM8 10C9.10457 10 10 9.10457 10 8C10 6.89543 9.10457 6 8 6C6.89543 6 6 6.89543 6 8C6 9.10457 6.89543 10 8 10Z\" fill=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\"\/><path d=\"M2 3.33331H14V11.3333C14 12.0697 13.403 12.6666 12.6667 12.6666H3.33333C2.59695 12.6666 2 12.0697 2 11.3333V3.33331Z\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><circle cx=\"8\" cy=\"8\" r=\"2\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><path d=\"M11.3332 1.33331L12.6665 1.33331\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/g><defs><clippath id=\"clip0_209_94274\"><rect width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"white\"\/><\/clippath><\/defs><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"ImageEmbed_caption-title__FSINC\">Oscar Pistorius was granted parole after serving more than half of his prison sentence<\/span><span class=\"ImageEmbed_caption-credit__uNiU6\">(Image: MARCO LONGARI\/AFP via Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"HeadingThree_heading-three__PBHLs  __className_a5b2e3\" publication=\"mirror\">Different appearance<\/h3>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">Pistorius is reportedly living with family in Pretoria following his parole. He has also reportedly volunteered at a church and was claimed to have a markedly different appearance from his athletic heyday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">&#8220;I almost didn&#8217;t recognise him,&#8221; an individual told <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/04\/10\/world-news\/oscar-pistorius-sweeping-church-floors-after-prison-release-sources\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"The New York PostLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">The New York Post<\/a> after seeing Pistorius. &#8220;His hair is longer and he&#8217;s got a beard.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">&#8220;He&#8217;s also not as lean as I expected. You would never know he was an athlete, he&#8217;s just not the same.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/other-sports\/athletics\/oscar-pistorius-girlfriend-prison-release-36265400\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Oscar Pistorius has begun rebuilding his life following his release from prison after serving more than half of his sentence for murder Oscar Pistorius was a celebrated sporting figure before being convicted of murder(Image: sampics\/Corbis via Getty Images) Oscar Pistorius, the former Paralympic champion who was convicted of murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, has made [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":214448,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"tdm_status":"","tdm_grid_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[6802],"tags":[9010,36885,58751,36890],"class_list":{"0":"post-214447","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-athetics","8":"tag-olympic-games","9":"tag-oscar-pistorius","10":"tag-paralympic-games","11":"tag-reeva-steenkamp"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/214447","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=214447"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/214447\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/214448"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=214447"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=214447"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=214447"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}