Thursday, August 25, 2016

Casper Semenya-2

Casper Semenya an 25 year old, competed in the olympics for 800m and won silver in one minute and 55.28 seconds. She was the first black south african woman to ever win a gold for the 800m in 2009. Ever since she first started competing, there was certain conflicts and complaints that approached. Casper was born with physical characteristics associated with the both men and women, with more testosterone in her than the average women track runner many people complained. She had many test while waiting on the sideline of 2011 such as gender verification test, until she could get the clear to do what she loved. the only way Semenya could race was if she took medicine that lowered her testosterone in 2011. it wasn't until another competitor that had the same problem came to compete. Finally the IAAF agreed to let intersex athletes compete without medication. Now better than ever Casper competes!



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