From this page:
“Caster has been the victim of some sensationalistic reporting from Australia.
It seems that every time a talented young African runs well, the foreign press feels a need to question their gender and the legitimacy of their age. Sad.”
Talk about complete and utter bullshit. New young African superstars pop up just about every year or two but I don’t remember the last time anyone has questioned an athlete’s gender (questioning claims that certain athletes are young enough to compete in junior events is another story, however). There is very good reason for people to question whether Caster is “fully female.” I feel bad for Caster, however. I’m giving her the benefit of the doubt and assuming the following:
- She’s lived her entire life as a female
- She’s probably been given no real reason to think she’s anything other than a normal female and a gifted athlete
- She’s being exploited by her athletic federation
- And now she’s getting thrown to the wolves
This is not going to end well.
The Semenya Caster Controversy
From this page:
Talk about complete and utter bullshit. New young African superstars pop up just about every year or two but I don’t remember the last time anyone has questioned an athlete’s gender (questioning claims that certain athletes are young enough to compete in junior events is another story, however). There is very good reason for people to question whether Caster is “fully female.” I feel bad for Caster, however. I’m giving her the benefit of the doubt and assuming the following:
This is not going to end well.