Religion of Sports and PRX Present "False Idol," A New Narrative Podcast Re-examining the Life Of Olympic Athlete Oscar Pistorius On And Off The Track
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He made history at the 2012 London Games, becoming the first amputee sprinter to compete at the Olympics.
Key Points:
- He made history at the 2012 London Games, becoming the first amputee sprinter to compete at the Olympics.
- Many people held up Pistorius as a hero for his triumphs on the track, until he did the unthinkable.
- "False Idol"tells the story through the eyes of the people Pistorius irrevocably changed, and brings needed attention to the life of Reeva Steenkamp.
- Episodes one and two of the seven-part series will premiere on August 26, with new episodes released weekly through September 30.