Caster Semenya's Moments of Olympics Glory, August 2012
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Photo 1 of 5Credit: Barry Aldworth/BackpagePixSouth Africa's middle-distance runner Caster Semenya went to London against the backdrop of controversy over her gender during previous competitions. -
Photo 2 of 5Credit: Barry Aldworth/BackpagePixIn a star-studded final which included the reigning Olympic champion from Kenya, Pamela Jelimo, Semenya, started slowly but then came from behind... -
Photo 3 of 5Credit: Gavin Barker/BackpagePix...To win silver - South Africa's first women's athletics medal since Elana Meyer won silver in Barcelona in 1992. -
Photo 4 of 5Credit: BackpagePixThe 21-year-old athlete, currently coached by former world and Olympic champion Maria Mutola, proudly shows off her medal. -
Photo 5 of 5Credit: SAPAHer family and officials were among the crowd who welcomed her home at Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport.
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