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Oscar Pistorius timeline since London Olympics

Oscar Pistorius was sentenced to six years in prison for murder, more than three years after he shot and killed girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.

Here’s a timeline of events for Pistorius since 2012:

July 4, 2012 — South Africa lists Pistorius as the last name on their team of 125 track and field athletes for the London Olympics. Pistorius’ reaction on Twitter.

Aug. 4, 2012 — Pistorius becomes the first double leg amputee to run in the Olympics, finishing second in his 400m first-round heat to advance to the semifinals.