Oscar Pistorius and Reeva Steenkamp's relationship was at the center of a murder trial that captured worldwide attention.
On July 6, 2016, Pistorius, the legendary South African runner known as the "Blade Runner," was sentenced in the Valentine's Day 2013 murder of Steenkamp.
Reeva Steenkamp, a model, aspiring actress and law school graduate was fatally shot by her boyfriend, Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius, on Valentine's Day 2013.
Steenkamp, who spoke out on Twitter against rape and abuse of women, was shot four times in the pre-dawn hours in Pistorius' home, in a gated community in Pretoria, South Africa.
The legendary "Blade Runner," an example of courage to the world, leads the South African delegation as flag bearer during the opening ceremonies of the the 2012 Paralympic Games in London.
Oscar Pistorius met Nelson Mandela in October 2008 after winning three gold medals for the 100 meter, 200 meter and 400 meter sprints in the Beijing Paralympics, establishing a new Paralympic record in the 400 meters.
Reeva Steenkamp and Oscar Pistorius had only been dating a few months before her death.
"It was the story of a man who overcame incredible disability ... and then met an incredibly talented and beautiful woman. Fell in love. And then tragedy struck," said friend Jen Su.
Reeva Steenkamp poses with a friend in 2005, after graduating with a law degree from Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
Reeva Steenkamp, shown here modeling, made her move to TV, appearing in the South African reality show "Tropika Island of Treasure 5." The series started airing two days after her death.
Reeva Steenkamp and Oscar Pistorius attend the Virgin Active Sport Industry Awards 2013 held at Emperors Palace on Feb. 7, 2013, in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Oscar Pistorius poses in his racing blades for Heat Magazine in South Africa in April 2011.
With his blades, the double amputee would win races around the world and became an iconic symbol to his country -- and to the disabled community everywhere.
"He set the track on fire. It was the most amazing thing," said teammate Samkelo Radebe.
Oscar Pistorius and Reeva Steenkamp, pose for a photo at Melrose Arch in Johannesburg in Jan, 26, 2013. Their friend, Jen Su, says Oscar was "definitely in love" with Reeva.
Oscar Pistorius, 18, is pictured outside of Pretoria Boys High School.
His former headmaster, Bill Schroder, says Pistorius was a "non-athlete." A knee injury forced Pistorius to start running at the track as part of his rehab.
Ironically, before her death Reeva Steenkamp was becoming active in speaking out about violence against women.
"Be brave ... See the positive ... Make your voice heard" -- Reeva's own words from a speech she was to give at a girls school the Valentine's Day morning she died.
