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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…

Frida Garza

PublishedJuly 26, 2018

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8/7/12

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…

Erin Gloria Ryan

PublishedAugust 7, 2012

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11/19/09

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…

Anna North

PublishedNovember 19, 2009

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11/5/09

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 …

Margaret Hartmann

PublishedNovember 5, 2009

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10/15/09

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…

Anna North

PublishedOctober 15, 2009

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9/16/09

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…

Katy Kelleher

PublishedSeptember 16, 2009

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9/8/09

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…

Anna North

PublishedSeptember 8, 2009

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8/21/09

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,…

Anna North

PublishedAugust 21, 2009

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8/20/09

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…

Anna North

PublishedAugust 20, 2009

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8/19/09

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

PublishedAugust 19, 2009

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