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South Africa's Caster Semenya Wins Olympics Silver

The 21-year-old athlete won a silver medal in the women's 800 metres final at the London Olympic Games to make it Country's most successful appearance since readmission to international sport.

  • South Africa:   Semenya Wins Olympic Silver

    SAPA, 11 August 2012

    Caster Semenya won a silver medal in the women's 800 metres final at the London Olympic Games on Saturday to make it South Africa's most successful appearance since readmission… Read more »

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South Africa's Caster Semenya wins silver in the women's 800m finals.

  • South Africa:   Semenya Reaches 800m Final

    SAnews.gov.za, 10 August 2012

    South African middle distance runner and world champion, Caster Semenya, has qualified for the Olympics women's 800m final scheduled for Saturday night. Read more »

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After starting too slow, Caster Semenya, left, comes from behind to take silver in the women's 800m.

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