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Semenya temporarily free to compete in 800m

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OrchidInTheSun · 03/06/2019 21:17

As the last thread was deleted, I shall be very clearly staying within the talk guidelines.

Here's a report on the ruling: https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/athletics/caster-semenya-olympic-champion-temporarily-cleared-to-compete-without-medication-by-swiss-court-a4158461.html

It's very unclear about what it actually means though. And why this court can overrule the sports body. Anyone shed any light? Confused

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FeministCat · 03/06/2019 21:31

The Federal Supreme Court of Switzerland is an appellate court for the decision from the Court of Arbitration for Sport, so that is why they can "overrule" if they want.

For now, it just means they are suspending the "requirement" on Caster to lower testosterone levels until the appeal is heard (after which they will make a ruling).

The IAAF will get a chance to make their arguments to the Federal Supreme Court of Switzerland as part of the appeal process.

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