South Africa's Caster Semenya Set for 800m Finals in Rio

Government officials and the nation have offered support for Semenya as she prepares for the final race of women's 800m event.

Caster Semenya (file photo).

  • South Africa:   SA Throws Its Weight Behind Caster

    SAnews.gov.za, 18 August 2016

    The Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Susan Shabangu, has congratulated Caster Semenya for winning the 800metre qualifying heat at the 2016 Rio Olympics on… Read more »

  • South Africa:   Semenya Takes It All in Her Stride

    Sascoc, 17 August 2016

    It was just after 11 o'clock on Wednesday in the Olympic Stadium. As has become a familiar sight in Rio, the morning's programme was sparsely attended. Read more »

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