Oscar Pistorius Will Not Compete As He Awaits Trial
Published at(PRETORIA, South Africa) — Oscar Pistorius’s agent says the international athlete known as “Blade Runner,” who is accused of murdering his girlfriend, will not compete again this year as he fights to clear his name.
The 26-year-old Olympic sprinter is currently awaiting trial after being charged with the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in February. Pistorius maintains he shot Steenkamp, 29, by accident, mistaking her for an intruder on Valentine’s Day. He is due back in court on June 4 with a trial scheduled to take place before the end of this year.
In a statement Monday, Peet van Zyl, confirmed Pistorius will not be seen on an athletics track before then.
“There was never any pressure from me or his coach to return to competition. It is his decision and it is his decision not to compete,” van Zyl said.
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