Caster semenya latest news

Caster Semenya is a South African middle-distance and long-distance runner who has been in the news recently due to her ongoing legal battle with the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) over its new rules governing testosterone levels in female athletes.

Here are some of the latest news updates on Caster Semenya:

  1. IAAF's new rules: In 2018, the IAAF introduced new rules that require female athletes with high levels of testosterone to take medication to reduce their testosterone levels in order to compete in certain events. Semenya, who has naturally high levels of testosterone, was one of the athletes affected by the new rules.
  2. Court challenge: Semenya challenged the IAAF's new rules in court, arguing that they were discriminatory and violated her human rights. In April 2019, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ruled in favor of the IAAF, upholding the new rules.
  3. Appeal to the Swiss Federal Tribunal: Semenya appealed the CAS decision to the Swiss Federal Tribunal, the highest court in Switzerland. In February 2020, the Swiss Federal Tribunal ruled in favor of Semenya, suspending the IAAF's new rules and allowing her to compete without taking medication.
  4. IAAF's appeal: The IAAF appealed the Swiss Federal Tribunal's decision to the Swiss Federal Supreme Court. In June 2020, the Swiss Federal Supreme Court ruled in favor of the IAAF, upholding the new rules and allowing them to take effect.
  5. Semenya's response: Semenya has vowed to continue fighting against the IAAF's new rules, which she believes are discriminatory and unfair. She has also announced that she will not take medication to reduce her testosterone levels, and will instead focus on competing in events where she is not required to take medication.
  6. Support from athletes and organizations: Semenya has received widespread support from athletes and organizations around the world, including the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the World Athletics Federation (WA), and the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC).
  7. Impact on women's athletics: The controversy surrounding Semenya's case has raised questions about the impact of the IAAF's new rules on women's athletics. Some have argued that the rules are unfair and discriminatory, while others believe that they are necessary to ensure fair competition.

Overall, Caster Semenya's case has highlighted the ongoing debate about gender and athletics, and the need for a more nuanced and inclusive approach to regulating testosterone levels in female athletes.