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Caster Semenya v IAAF: a ground-breaking gender test case
Sociologist Beatrice Barbusse, a specialist in sexism in sport, added: "Sport has been built on this dichotomy between men and women on a binary concept of sexes.
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No 800m, no worlds says defiant Semenya
The two-time Olympic champion extended her four-year unbeaten streak in the 800m on Sunday after cruising to victory at the Prefontaine Classic Diamond League meeting at Stanford University in northern California.
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Semenya to run 800m at Diamond League without testosterone restriction
According to Semenya’s lawyers, the Swiss Federal Supreme Court on Friday extended its deadline for submissions relating to the IAAF's controversial Differences of Sexual Development (DSD) regulations - until 1 July.
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Sho Madjozi, Caster Semenya among South Africans on 'Forbes' 30 Under 30 list
South Africans in each of the categories include the likes of recent BET Award winner, Sho Madjozi, Olympic champion Wayde van Niekerk, Boity Thulo, Trevor Stuurman, Thando Thabethe, Springbok, Siya Kolisi and more.
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IAAF appeals to withdraw order allowing Semenya to run
The athletics governing body claim that they support the rights of people to choose their sexual identity, but say this does not apply to athletics.
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Semenya accuses IAAF of using her as a 'human guinea pig'
The athlete is locked in a bitter dispute with the IAAF over the federation's rule requiring women with higher than normal male hormone levels to artificially lower their testosterone to compete in races at distances of 400m to the mile.
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Morocco race invite 'too late' for Caster Semenya – agent
Athlete Caster Semenya’s agent pointed out that it takes more than 20 hours to travel to Morocco from South Africa.
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Caster allowed entry into Diamond League 800 metre event in Morocco
Semenya had initially been barred from competing by the Moroccan Athletics Federation despite a Swiss Court rejecting the IAAF’s attempt to reimpose its testosterone regulations.
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Manyonga leads strong SA team at Rabat Diamond League
It had emerged that Caster Semenya’s entry into the 800m event had been denied by the Moroccan Athletics Federation, but she was seeking clarity on this decision.
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Semenya denied entry into Rabat Diamond League event
Despite the Federal Supreme Court preventing the IAAF from implementing its new eligibility regulations, Caster Semenya has been denied entry into the Diamond League 800m event in Rabat, her lawyers said.
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Swiss court rejects IAAF request to reimpose testosterone rules against Caster
In an order issued on Wednesday, the Swiss supreme court upheld its prior order in favour of Semenya.
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Australia seeks to bring more transgender people to sports
The move, which follows widespread consultations, details how sports organisations can create more welcoming environments.
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'If I can win, so can they': Semenya goes the extra mile to motivate Banyana
On Wednesday, on the eve of another tough test of their considerable talent and skill, Banyana Banyana was paid a visit by none other than Semenya herself.
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Semenya wins 2,000m race in Paris amid IAAF fight
The double 800m Olympic champion, who was racing for the first time since a controversial new gender ruling came into effect, finished in 5min 38.19sec ahead of Ethiopian pair Hawi Feysa and Adanech Anbesa.
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Semenya, Van Niekerk named in SA world championship team
She has, at this stage, not been entered for races of distances not covered by the IAAF rules, having won the 5,000 metres national title this year.
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Semenya: IAAF to fight Swiss court testosterone ruling
Switzerland's highest court on Monday temporarily suspended the IAAF rules following an appeal by Semenya, the South African who won the women's 800 metres at the 2012 and 2016 Olympics.
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Caster Semenya free to run, for now...
Caster Semenya’s lawyers have announced that the Swiss Federal Supreme Court has suspended the implementation of the IAAF’s regulations for athletes with 'differences of sex development', meaning she can compete in the 800m events. The IAAF has until 25 June to challenge the ruling.
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IAAF gender rule suspended pending Semenya appeal – lawyer
Caster Semenya’s lawyer spoke to Radio 702 on Monday afternoon and confirmed the news.
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Semenya to appeal IAAF gender rule at top Swiss court
Caster Semenya lost an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport earlier this month over measures imposed by the IAAF that compel "hyperandrogenic" athletes to lower their testosterone levels if they wish to compete as women.
