Oscar Pistorius

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/oscar-pistorius

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Oscar Pistorius born?November 22, 1986
2. Where was Oscar Pistorius born?Johannesburg, South Africa
3. What is Oscar Pistorius known for?First amputee to win a non-disabled world track medal (2011 World Championships)
4. What is the career?Former professional sprinter, Paralympic champion
5. What is the olympic participation?2012 Summer Olympics, London
6. Who is Oscar Pistorius?Oscar Pistorius was a fast runner from South Africa who lost both legs as a baby and used special carbon‑fiber blades to run.

Congenital Amputation: The absence of a limb or part of a limb from birth due to a developmental issue.
Bilateral Amputation: The surgical removal of limbs on both sides of the body.
Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS): An international institution that settles disputes related to sport.
Culpable Homicide vs. Murder: Culpable homicide implies causing death through negligence, while murder involves intent to kill or cause grievous bodily harm.