THE SMART NEWS SOURCE | Feb 10 2012 15:31 | LAST UPDATED Feb 10 2012 15:31 |
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Semenya returns with easy winWorld 800m champion Caster Semenya comfortably won her first race in 11 months in a time of 2:04.22 in Finland on Thursday night. Semenya misses out on championships selectionWomen's 800m champion Caster Semenya has been left out of the SA team for this month's African championships despite being cleared to race again. Semenya targets track comeback in KenyaCaster Semenya will not compete in the World Junior Championships in Canada but might run in the African championships in Kenya later in July. Semenya cleared to return to competitionCaster Semenya has been cleared to compete as a woman after nearly a year of speculation over her gender, the IAAF confirmed on Tuesday. Sports Ministry cancels Semenya briefingThe Sports Ministry on Thursday cancelled a press conference at short notice to announce a decision on Caster Semenya's possible return to action. End in sight to Semenya sagaCaster Semenya's future could become clearer on Thursday when she holds a news conference to discuss the "outcomes" of her gender dispute. Semenya trains in the dusk ... and waitsCaster Semenya, picked out by the moon as a long training session ends, does not look like an athlete with the cares of the world on her shoulders. Lawyers want immediate track return for SemenyaCaster Semenya should be allowed to compete immediately in female events, her lawyers said on Wednesday. I'll be back in June, says CasterCaster Semenya has pencilled June 24 as the date for her return to the track, after almost a year on the sidelines following her gender controversy. Semenya considers legal action to ensure track returnCaster Semenya's lawyers say they will do whatever is necessary to ensure the world 800m champion can compete without restriction this season. |
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