Semenya

Caster Semenya (born Mokgadi Caster Semenya, January 7, 1991) is a South African middle-distance runner and Olympic gold medalist. She is best known for winning gold in the 800 meters at the 2012 London Olympics and the 2016 Rio Olympics. Semenya has also won three World Championship titles in the 800 meters.

Semenya's career has been marked by controversy surrounding her eligibility to compete as a female athlete. She has hyperandrogenism, a condition where her body produces naturally high levels of testosterone. This has led to challenges from sporting bodies, particularly World Athletics (formerly the IAAF), who have implemented regulations aimed at limiting testosterone levels in female athletes competing in certain events, including the 400m, 800m, and 1500m.

These regulations have been widely debated, with some arguing they are necessary to ensure fair competition, while others contend they are discriminatory and violate human rights. Semenya has challenged these regulations in various legal forums, arguing that they are unfair and discriminatory. She has consistently maintained that she should be allowed to compete as she was born, without being forced to medically alter her body.

Despite the challenges, Semenya remains a prominent figure in the world of athletics and a vocal advocate for athletes' rights. She continues to train and compete when regulations allow, and her story has sparked a global conversation about gender identity, fairness, and the role of sporting bodies in regulating athletes' bodies.