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'It's Not Fair' - Olympic Champion Semenya Fights Gender Ruling

Lawyers for Caster Semenya have confirmed that the South African Olympic 800m champion will challenge a female classification rule imposed by the International Association of Athletics Federations, which would require her to take medication to reduce her levels of naturally-produced testosterone.

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Caster Semenya (file photo).

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