South African runner Oscar Pistorius, known as the "Blade Runner" for his carbon fiber blades, has been confirmed to race in Australia, officials said Monday.

The double amputee will compete in the Sydney and Perth installments of the 2013 Australian Athletics Tour in March.

"Having never competed in Australia before, I am very excited to line up in Sydney and Perth," Pistorius said.

"I plan to be in pretty solid form when I arrive and it would be great to start my season in style at the meet."

Pistorius, the first double amputee to compete in the Olympic Games when he ran in the 400 meters in London, reached the 400 meters semifinals in London and also ran in the 4x400 meters relay final in the able-bodied Olympic Games. He was also the face of the 2012 Paralympic Games.