PHOTOS Caster Semenya cleared to return to track following gender testing
Caster Semenya was cleared to immediately return to track by the sport’s governing body Tuesday, ending an 11-month layoff while the world class runner underwent gender tests after becoming the 800-meter world champ.
Semenya is allowed to keep running as a woman, although it’s unclear if she has had any medical procedure or treatment during her time under suspension.
South African teen CASTER SEMENYA gestures after winning the gold in the 800m sprint final, at the 12th IAAF World Championships in Athletics Aug 16, 2009 in Berlin. (Photo: ZUMA Press)
The International Association of Athletics Federations said that specific medical details of the 19-year-old South African’s case would remain confidential and that it will have no further comment on the matter.
Semenya said in a statement:
“I am thrilled to enter the global athletics arena once again and look forward to competing with all the disputes behind me.”
She could return to competition as soon as July 19th in Moncton, New Brunswick.
Caster Semenya of South Africa celebrates winning the gold medal in the women’s 800 Metres Final during day five of the 12th IAAF World Athletics Championships at the Olympic Stadium on August 19, 2009 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Caster Semenya of South Africa celebrates winning the gold medal in the women’s 800 Metres Final during day five of the 12th IAAF World Athletics Championships at the Olympic Stadium on August 19, 2009 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Mark Dadswell/Getty Images)
TOP PHOTO: South African CASTER SEMENYA reacts to winning the gold in the 800m sprint final, at the 12th IAAF World Championships in Athletics Aug. 19, 2009 in Berlin. (Photo: ZUMA Press)
