Caster Semenya has lost appeal

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Mumsnut · 08/09/2020 23:16

Hard on Semenya, but the right outcome overall I think

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BatShite · 08/09/2020 23:55

I do think it would be better if the athletics body changed the categories of male and female to testosterone below X amount and testosterone above X amount.

Its not just about testosterone though? People who have gone through male puberty, even if testosterone is lowered to a 'female level' will still have an advantage over women.

Its a difficult conversation for sure, however it should be about people like Caster, rather than about the likes of Laurel Hubbard, IMO.

BatShite · 08/09/2020 23:53

I do feel bad for her, but its simply unfair on other women if she is allowed to continue with such an obvious biological advantage.

Chloemol · 08/09/2020 23:47

She has he opportunity to take part, if she takes medication to suppress the testosterone, which is obviously much higher than found in a female , and gives her a very big advantage, she refuses to do this, so in my opinion it’s her choice not to take part

nocoolnamesleft · 08/09/2020 23:36

I feel bloody sorry for her. But I think it's the right decision.

caringcarer · 08/09/2020 23:24

She has internal testes making testosterone at a level biological females cannot produce so only fair on the majority of females who cannot produce such high levels of testosterone. I do think it would be better if the athletics body changed the categories of male and female to testosterone below X amount and testosterone above X amount. That way less ambiguous and more clear cut. It is not Semenya's fault she produces high levels of testosterone.

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Mumsnut · 08/09/2020 23:17

Caster, not Castor. I think that was autocorrect

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