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First Sprint Session
Oscar takes part in his first sprint session with Coah Ampie Louw. -
First Competitive Race
Runs in his first competitive 100m race for Pretoria Boys High School in a time of 11.72s. The existing Paralympic world record was 12.20s. -
Improvement
Improves his time further to 11.51s at an open competition at the Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria. -
First Time Wearing Cheetahs
Invited by family friend Chris Hatting to the US to trial Össur manufactured Flex-Foot Cheetahs for the first time. -
World Record Breaking Gold Medal
Wins Paralympic gold in the T44 200m in a Paralympic world record in 21.97s and wins bronze in the T44 100m final in a time of 11.16s. -
Another World Record
Breaks the T43 100m world record in a time 10.91s at the Nedbank Championships for the Physically Disabled, in Gauteng, South Africa. -
First Able-Bodied Competition
Finishes sixth in the able-bodied 400m at the South African Championships. -
IAAF Invitation
Invited to attend IAAF international event in Helsinki, but declines due to school commitments. The following year is devoted to athletics training and his education. -
Unfair Advantage
IAAF sends Pistorius report saying that he has an unfair advantage. Pistorius given until January 10 to respond. -
IAAF Amends Rules
IAAF Council introduces amendment to Rule 144-2(e) regarding “technical aids” after meeting in Mobasa, Kenya. -
IAAF Records Pistorious
Finishes second in the Golden Gala event at the Olympic Stadium in Rome, in a time of 46.90s. IAAF installs high definition cameras around the track to analyse Pistorius' running style. -
IAAF Tests Oscar
IAAF conducts tests with Oscar at the Cologne Sports University under the guidance of Professor of Biomechanics Dr Peter Brüggemann in conjunction with Mr Elio Locatelli, who is responsible with the IAAF of all technical issues. -
Pistorious Responds
Pistorius responds to IAAF report claiming that the tests were unfair and biased. -
Banishment
IAAF Executive Council vote to ratify the decision and Pistorius is banned from all able-bodied athletics competitions. -
Law Suit
Law firm Dewey & LeBoeuf challenge the IAAF via an appeal on behalf of Oscar Pistorius. -
Tried and Tested
Oscar takes part in scientific tests at Rice University in Houston, USA. Research team includes Hugh Herr, Ph.D. and Rodger Kram, Ph.D. -
Court Rules in Favor of Oscar
Court of Arbitration for Sport rule in Pistorius' favour citing that “the athlete is eligible to compete in IAAF-sanctioned events while wearing Össur Flex-Foot Cheetah® prosthesis model”.
The report states there is no evidence that Oscar has any net advantage over able-bodied athletes. -
First Olympic Games
Team South Africa announces that Oscar will compete in the individual 400m and the 4x400m relay at the London 2012 Olympic Games. -
Olympic History
Oscar competes in the heats of the 400m at the Olympic Games, finishing second in a time of 45.44s which qualifies him for the semi-final. In the semi-final, Oscar finishes eighth in a time of 46.54s.