Tracked: Caster Semenya's wins, & the IAAF's attempts to stop her

CAPE TOWN - Double Olympic 800m champion Caster Semenya is challenging the sport’s governing body, the International Association of Athletics Federations , over its decision to restrict testosterone levels in female runners.

The IAAF wants the South African and other female athletes with differences of sexual development to take testosterone blockers. Eyewitness News unpacks the achievements and challenges faced by Semenya ahead of the decision on Wednesday by the Court of Arbitration for Sport on her challenge to continue competing without any restrictions.Gold medallist Caster Semenya received a heroes welcome at OR Tambo International Airport on 25 August 2009. Picture: EWN.Caster Semenya crosses the finish line to win the women's 800m competition during the ISTAF IAAF World Challenge on 22 August 2010 in Berlin. Picture: AFP.

mapasekamokwele Please stop giving her medication you Cant change god creation

Lehlohonolopha Oooh this story was on the news yesterday! 🖤

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mapasekamokwele Caster was never gonna win this against iaaforg , she black and African she's not allowed to dominate.

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