Athletics

Varsity honour for 'Dr' Oscar

2012-11-13 11:17
Oscar Pistorius (Reuters)
Cape Town - Oscar Pistorius, one of the stars of the 2012 London Olympics and Paralympics, has been made an honorary doctor by Strathclyde University.

Pistorius, 25, was recognised for his outstanding sporting success at the ceremony in Glasgow.

GALLERY: Oscar Pistorius made an honorary doctor

He made history in London this year by becoming the first double leg amputee to compete at both the Olympic and Paralympic Games and hopes to compete in the 400m event at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

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