Explaining the Caster Semenya Situation

by Guest Sat Jun 08, 2019 12:09 pm

This is very intersting and really shows the possible dangers to the female categories of women sports. This is not a political video, but one based on the actual evidence surrounding this case. Its quite possible that the 2016 women's 800meters Olympics had gold, silver and bronze, won by biological males. As all 3 atheletes could possible have 46 XY DSD. That means their bodies basically developed as males through high levels of testosterone. It also highlights some of the problems with Trans women sports.

Will include some links below. Its really worth the watch.

IAAF Rules and Regulations found here
https://www.iaaf.org/about-iaaf/docum...

Documents quoted:
1)IAAF Eligibility Regulations for the Female Classification [Athletes with Differences of Sex Development] in force as from 8 May 2019

2) Explanatory Notes: IAAF Eligibility Regulations for the Female Classification

others
3) CAS Executive Summary 1st may Caster Semenya Appeal
https://www.tas-cas.org/fileadmin/use...

4) Circulating Testosterone as the Hormonal Basis of Sex Differences in Athletic Performance Handelsman et al 2018
https://academic.oup.com/edrv/article...

5) IAAF RESPONSE TO SWISS FEDERAL TRIBUNAL ORDER REGARDING DSD REGULATIONS
https://www.iaaf.org/news/press-relea...

6) The Guardian: Caster Semenya able to run medication-free for now as Swiss court floors IAAF
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/201...

7 'Trampling on rights and dignity': South Africans livid at Semenya decision
https://news.cgtn.com/news/3d3d514f30...

8 The Guardian: How the Caster Semenya controversy has unfolded since 2009 – a timeline
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/201...

9 Olympic silver medallist also has testosterone condition
https://www.ctvnews.ca/sports/olympic...