Caster Semenya May Run in Men's Races - World Athletics Body

The International Association of Athletic Federations has responded to a letter from the World Medical Association regarding the ethics of the athletics body's gender classification rules, saying athletes like Caster Semenya are allowed to enter men's events if they are not willing to take medicine to lower their testosterone levels.

Video screenshot of a Nike advertisement featuring Caster Semenya (file photo).

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