Former South African sprinter Oscar Pistorius was reportedly denied parole Friday.

Pistorius, who was convicted of murdering his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, in 2013, was eligible for parole after serving half of his 13-year sentence. An attorney for Steenkamp’s family, Tania Koen, told reporters Friday that Pistorius’ parole was denied and that he will be able to reapply for parole in 2024. Koen said they did not know the reason for the denial, according to Sky News.

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Pistorius, a double-amputee nicknamed “Blade Runner” who drew fame for his Olympic and Paralympic appearances, shot Steenkamp multiple times through a bathroom door in his home.

A model and law school graduate, Steenkamp was 29 years old.

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