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Oscar Pistorius sentenced to five years for manslaughter

Oscar Pistorius has spent his first night in prison after being sentenced to five years for the manslaughter of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. It is understood the athlete will spend part of his term under house arrest.

He was also handed a suspended three-year sentence for firearms offences.

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Pistorius to discuss running future with agent in prison

Pistorius made history after becoming the first amputee athlete to run in the Olympics. Credit: PA

Oscar Pistorius' agent is set to meet with the double-amputee athlete in prison in the next few days to discuss his running future.

Peet van Zyl said no talks had been held yet over the Paralympic champion's career as he was taken straight to jail after being sentenced on Tuesday.

Whatever their plans, South African Olympic committee chief executive Tubby Reddy said Pistorius would not be allowed to compete until he completes his five year sentence for killing girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.

This would apply even if the 27-year-old was released early after serving one-sixth of his term - or 10 months - to serve the remainer under house arrest.

The International Olympic Committee and the International Association of World Athletics Federations, which controls able-bodied athletics events, declined to comment on Pistorius' case.

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