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Christine Mboma of Namibia celebrates after the women's 200m final at Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, in Tokyo, Japan, Aug. 3, 2021.
Sports
30 July 2024

When is a Woman in Appropriate Shape to be Considered a "Proper" Athlete?

Gender verification and regulations have a sordid history of discriminating against intersex athletes and women of color, and were first mandated by the International Olympic Committee.

Caster Semenya is Finally Speaking for Herself
Sports
30 October 2023

Caster Semenya is Finally Speaking for Herself

In her new memoir, ‘The Race to be Myself,' the South African Olympian, who has been banned from racing because of elevated testosterone levels, shares her battle to run free.

​Caster Semenya of Team South Africa competes in the Mixed Relay race during the 2023 World Cross Country Championships at Mount Panorama on February 18, 2023 in Bathurst, Australia.
Sports
11 July 2023

South African Olympian Caster Semenya Wins Ruling at European Court of Human Rights

The European Court of Human Rights ruled that Caster Semenya had her rights infringed when Switzerland failed to examine her complaint regarding a restriction on testosterone levels in female Olympic athletes.

Trevor Noah in a black jacket with a microphone.
Film + TV
19 April 2023

We Ranked All 12 Trevor Noah Comedy Specials

Trevor Noah’s stand-up career, which spans from South Africa to American TV stardom, has produced many comedy specials. They are a work of astute observations and satirical goofs. Here’s a definitive ranking.

The Barbra Banda Ban Shows Black Women Aren't Allowed to Be Too Strong
Sports
11 July 2022

The Barbra Banda Ban Shows Black Women Aren't Allowed to Be Too Strong

Failing to meet gender protocols, the Zambian captain was dropped ahead of WAFCON. In African female football, there needs to be a case for bodily integrity.

Caster Semenya - OkayAfrica
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18 November 2020

Caster Semenya Appeals to European Court of Human Rights Ahead of 2021 Olympics

Caster Semenya has made an appeal to the European Court of Human Rights following the World Athletics' controversial 'testosterone' ban.

Black women wearing black shirt with a golden tick and African necklace
Sports
09 September 2020

Caster Semenya’s Battle With International Athletics Federation Continues

Caster Semenya has hit back at the Swiss Athletics Tribunal for rejecting her appeal to race in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.

Caster Semenya has Penned a Powerful Story About her Athletic Career
News
02 October 2019

Caster Semenya has Penned a Powerful Story About her Athletic Career

In 'I Wanted to be a Soldier', the two-time Olympic gold medalist finally speaks out about the injustices she's faced.

Caster Semenya is Taking up Professional Soccer
News
06 September 2019

Caster Semenya is Taking up Professional Soccer

The two-time Olympic gold medalist has joined the Gauteng-based JVW Football Club.

Caster Semenya Will No Longer Compete at the World Championships
News
31 July 2019

Caster Semenya Will No Longer Compete at the World Championships

The Swiss Federal Supreme Court has reversed the earlier judgment that temporarily suspended the IAAF's testosterone regulations.

Caster Semenya Recalls Having to Walk into a Change Room Naked to Prove She Was a Girl
Sports
14 August 2019

Caster Semenya Recalls Having to Walk into a Change Room Naked to Prove She Was a Girl

The athlete says her gender used to be questioned growing up.

Caster Semenya Has Been Denied Entry into the 800m Race in Morocco
News
14 June 2019

Caster Semenya Has Been Denied Entry into the 800m Race in Morocco

This is in spite of the Swiss Federal Tribunal's rejection of the IAAF's urgent application to have the testosterone regulations imposed on the athlete reinstated.

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