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    caster semenya Stories

    Christine Mboma of Namibia celebrates after the women's 200m final at Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, in Tokyo, Japan, Aug. 3, 2021.
    Sports
    30 July 2024

    When is a Woman in Appropriate Shape to be Considered a "Proper" Athlete?

    Gender verification and regulations have a sordid history of discriminating against intersex athletes and women of color, and were first mandated by the International Olympic Committee.

    Caster Semenya is Finally Speaking for Herself
    Sports
    30 October 2023

    Caster Semenya is Finally Speaking for Herself

    In her new memoir, ‘The Race to be Myself,' the South African Olympian, who has been banned from racing because of elevated testosterone levels, shares her battle to run free.

    ​Caster Semenya of Team South Africa competes in the Mixed Relay race during the 2023 World Cross Country Championships at Mount Panorama on February 18, 2023 in Bathurst, Australia.
    Sports
    11 July 2023

    South African Olympian Caster Semenya Wins Ruling at European Court of Human Rights

    The European Court of Human Rights ruled that Caster Semenya had her rights infringed when Switzerland failed to examine her complaint regarding a restriction on testosterone levels in female Olympic athletes.

    Caster Semenya - OkayAfrica
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    18 November 2020

    Caster Semenya Appeals to European Court of Human Rights Ahead of 2021 Olympics

    Caster Semenya has made an appeal to the European Court of Human Rights following the World Athletics' controversial 'testosterone' ban.

    From #FeesMustFall to #BlueforSudan: OkayAfrica's Guide to a Decade of African Hashtag Activism
    News
    06 December 2019

    From #FeesMustFall to #BlueforSudan: OkayAfrica's Guide to a Decade of African Hashtag Activism

    The 2010s saw protest movements across the continent embrace social media in their quest to make change.

    Caster Semenya has Penned a Powerful Story About her Athletic Career
    News
    02 October 2019

    Caster Semenya has Penned a Powerful Story About her Athletic Career

    In 'I Wanted to be a Soldier', the two-time Olympic gold medalist finally speaks out about the injustices she's faced.

    Caster Semenya is Taking up Professional Soccer
    News
    06 September 2019

    Caster Semenya is Taking up Professional Soccer

    The two-time Olympic gold medalist has joined the Gauteng-based JVW Football Club.

    Caster Semenya Recalls Having to Walk into a Change Room Naked to Prove She Was a Girl
    Sports
    14 August 2019

    Caster Semenya Recalls Having to Walk into a Change Room Naked to Prove She Was a Girl

    The athlete says her gender used to be questioned growing up.

    Caster Semenya Will No Longer Compete at the World Championships
    News
    31 July 2019

    Caster Semenya Will No Longer Compete at the World Championships

    The Swiss Federal Supreme Court has reversed the earlier judgment that temporarily suspended the IAAF's testosterone regulations.

    Caster Semenya Has Been Denied Entry into the 800m Race in Morocco
    News
    14 June 2019

    Caster Semenya Has Been Denied Entry into the 800m Race in Morocco

    This is in spite of the Swiss Federal Tribunal's rejection of the IAAF's urgent application to have the testosterone regulations imposed on the athlete reinstated.

    South Africans React to Caster Semenya's Win in Paris
    News
    12 June 2019

    South Africans React to Caster Semenya's Win in Paris

    The indomitable athlete won the 2000m race in Paris yesterday amid her battle with the IAAF.

    Caster Semenya Has Been Cleared to Compete Following Suspension of IAAF Ruling
    News
    03 June 2019

    Caster Semenya Has Been Cleared to Compete Following Suspension of IAAF Ruling

    The Swiss Supreme Court has suspended the controversial testosterone ruling in light of the South African athlete's recent appeal.

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