RIGHTS FIGHT: Caster Semenya out of the running — but not the battle

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RIGHTS FIGHT: Caster Semenya out of the running — but not the battle By Yanga Sibembe

The war between Caster Semenya and the International Association of Athletics Federations took another twist on Tuesday 30 July when the Swiss Federal Tribunal overturned its initial decision to force the IAAF to temporarily suspend the implementation of its regulations relating to female runners with high testosterone levels or differences of sexual development .

The IAAF welcomed the Swiss court’s decision, saying: “This decision creates much-needed parity and clarity for all athletes as they prepare for the World Championships in Doha this September.

 

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