Nelson Mandela was a famous South African leader who served as President from 1994 to 1999. He was born in 1918 and given the Xhosa name Rolihlahla, which means "troublemaker". At school, his teacher gave him the English name Nelson. Oscar Pistorius is a South African athlete who won several gold medals and set world records in track despite being an amputee. The 2010 FIFA World Cup was hosted in South Africa, with 32 qualifying countries including the hosts. While South Africa's Siphiwe Tshabalala scored the first goal, they became the first host country to be eliminated in the group stage.