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Oscar Pistorius Completes Durban Ironman 70.3 in Return to Sport Under Supervision

His parole officer approved the 70.3-mile race as part of his court-ordered reintegration

South African former Paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius competes in a triathlon event, 12 years after murdering his girlfriend and a year after his release on parole, in the coastal city of Durban, South Africa, June 1, 2025. REUTERS/Michael Fragoeiro
South African former Paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius competes in a triathlon event, 12 years after murdering his girlfriend and a year after his release on parole, in the coastal city of Durban, South Africa, June 1, 2025. REUTERS/Michael Fragoeiro
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Overview

  • Pistorius placed 555th overall and third in the physically challenged category at the Ironman70.3 Durban triathlon with a time of 5:56:39.
  • The race comprised a 2-km swim, a 90-km bike ride and a 21-km run covering a total of 70.3 miles.
  • He was released on parole in January 2024 after serving over half of his 13-year sentence for the 2013 murder of Reeva Steenkamp and remains under supervision until 2029.
  • His lawyer describes the event as part of his rehabilitation and Netwerk24 reports that his parole officer granted permission, though the Department of Correctional Services has not formally confirmed this.
  • Henke Pistorius continues to contest his son’s conviction, underscoring the enduring controversy surrounding the case.