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7/26/18

Human Rights Watch: Testosterone Testing for Women Athletes Is 'Discrimination'

A rule from the International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) that says women athletes with…

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If Women Want to Race Like Men, They Better Look Like Girls

Thanks to a combination of Lady Gaga lyrics, deodorant strong enough for men but made just for us, and pole dancing…

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Too Little, Too Late: Semenya's Gender Test Results Won't Be Made Public

In a reversal, the IAAF says it will not be releasing the results of Caster Semenya's gender tests. And, according…

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South African Olympics Official Suspended Over Semenya Case

South Africa's Olympic governing body has suspended Athletics South Africa President Leonard Chuene, who admitted he …

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Gender-Test Trauma Affects Semenya's Schoolwork

Caster Semenya is apparently so traumatized by her very public gender testing and the leaking of results that she's n…

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Semenya "Shattered" By Ordeal • Warning Issued For Breast Pumps

• According to reports, Caster Semenya has been "completely shattered" by the results of her gender testing. An…

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Semenya Was Lied To About Gender Testing, Coach Says

Caster Semenya had her gender tested before her 800 m win in August, her coach now says — but she was told the test…

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Communists, Germaine Greer Weigh In On Semenya Sex Controversy

As more details emerge about which intersex conditions would stop runner Caster Semenya from competing as a woman,…

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Semenya Takes Gold, But Gender Issue Is Ongoing

Caster Semenya won gold in the 800m at last night's World Championships, but she could be stripped of her medal if…

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Coach: Gender Concerns Reasonable Because Runner "Looks Like A Man"

Unfortunately, South African runner Caster Semenya isn't the first exceptional female athlete to have her femaleness…

Anna North

8/19/09 3:00PM

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