Pistorius a triathlete 12 years after killing partner

South African former Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius was spotted taking part in a triathlon last weekend in the coastal city of Durban, 12 years after murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in a crime that drew worldwide attention.

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JOHANNESBURG - South African former Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius was spotted taking part in a triathlon last weekend in the coastal city of Durban, 12 years after murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in a crime that drew worldwide attention.

Pistorius, 38, was freed from jail in January 2024 after completing more than half his sentence and is on parole until his sentence expires in 2029.

Singabakho Nxumalo, spokesman for South Africa's Department of Correctional Services, said Pistorius had approval to attend the race, the Ironman 70.3 Durban.

"There was no breach in terms of his parole conditions," he said.

Afrikaans-language news website Netwerk24 first reported Pistorius' participation in the event on June 4.

Conrad Dormehl, an attorney for Pistorius, confirmed to Reuters that Pistorius had featured in the Durban race.

He said: "This forms part of his rehabilitation into society.