A day after losing a historic court decision, Caster Semenya hinted at early retirement on social media but was also entered to compete at a professional track meet in Qatar.
,” or DSD, meaning they have a testosterone level that exceeds the normal range for females.
“Athletics has two classifications — it has age, it has gender,” IAAF President Sebastian Coe said at news conference on Thursday. “We are fiercely protective about both and I’m really grateful that the court of arbitration has upheld that principle.” At his news conference, Coe confirmed the rule would apply to all specified events. Also on Thursday, four-time Olympic champion Michael Johnson voiced support for the regulation.
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