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Caster Semenya

South Africa erupts with joy as Caster Semenya wins her heat
Article
/ 17 August 2016

South Africa erupts with joy as Caster Semenya wins her heat

Star athlete brings the country to a standstill as she qualifies for the women’s 800m semi-finals.

By Ofentse Mboweni
Caster Semenya cruises through to Olympics 800m semi-final with ease
Article
/ 17 August 2016

Caster Semenya cruises through to Olympics 800m semi-final with ease

The runner hardly broke a sweat as she crossed the finish line.

By Ofentse Mboweni
‘Caster Semenya is just like you and me; she deserves kindness, not vitriol’
Analysis
/ 17 August 2016

‘Caster Semenya is just like you and me; she deserves kindness, not vitriol’

‘Caster is made of dust just like you and me. Few others have endured the public scrutiny and undeserved humiliation she has,’ writes Andy Merrick.

By Andy Merrick
Timeline of Caster Semenya’s hurdles and achievements over the last seven years
Article
/ 16 August 2016

Timeline of Caster Semenya’s hurdles and achievements over the last seven years

A short timeline of the athlete’s journey since winning the 800m title in 2009.

By Sebabatso Mosamo
So what if some female Olympians have high testosterone?
Article
/ 15 August 2016

So what if some female Olympians have high testosterone?

Some women naturally produce high levels of testosterone. Why is this innate condition treated differently from other conditions?

By Staff Reporter
#HandsOffCaster: South Africans spring to defence of the athletic superstar
Article
/ 13 August 2016

#HandsOffCaster: South Africans spring to defence of the athletic superstar

The athlete is just days away from competing in the Rio Olympic Games’ 800m event and the controversy surrounding her continues to rumble.

By Ofentse Mboweni
Rio 2016 Olympics: Win or lose, Caster Semenya will run into an ugly firestorm
Article
/ 8 July 2016

Rio 2016 Olympics: Win or lose, Caster Semenya will run into an ugly firestorm

She seems a shoo-in to clinch the 800m gold in Rio. But the only certainty is yet more controversy.

By Phillip De Wet
New clouds over Caster Semenya’s stellar form
Article
/ 1 July 2016

New clouds over Caster Semenya’s stellar form

Her intensive training in Potch notwithstanding, sceptics claim the athlete has an unfair advantage.

By Luke Alfred
Sports heroes’ memorial an opportunity to unite SA
Article
/ 30 October 2014

Sports heroes’ memorial an opportunity to unite SA

Springbok captain Jean de Villiers said the deaths of three sporting heroes has united South Africa, as athletes and politicians paid tribute.

By Ockert De Villiers
Zuma presents national orders for outstanding work
Article
/ 28 April 2014

Zuma presents national orders for outstanding work

President Jacob Zuma has presented national orders to those whose outstanding work has benefited South Africa.

By Sapa
Sports heroes, politicians on Zuma’s national orders’ list
Article
/ 16 April 2014

Sports heroes, politicians on Zuma’s national orders’ list

A total of 54 people will receive national orders from President Jacob Zuma in a ceremony themed "South Africa: A better place to live in".

By Phillip De Wet
Runner Mbulaeni Mulaudzi retires without fanfare
Article
/ 11 October 2013

Runner Mbulaeni Mulaudzi retires without fanfare

How did South Africa’s greatest 800m runner, with a slew of medals including Olympic gold, retire so quietly and without the accolades he deserved?

By Fatima Asmal
ASA mentor fights Semenya fallout
Article
/ 12 September 2013

ASA mentor fights Semenya fallout

A doyenne of South African athletics is caught up in a David and 
Goliath battle over the ASA’s 2009 Caster Semenya debacle.

By Fatima Asmal
SA athletes ready for IAAF World Champs in Moscow
Article
/ 8 August 2013

SA athletes ready for IAAF World Champs in Moscow

The 26 South African athletes may provide some inspiration to counter the months of boardroom battles which threatened to disrupt their participation.

By Sapa
Athletics in SA: Girls must be brought up to speed
Article
/ 8 August 2013

Athletics in SA: Girls must be brought up to speed

For South African women to reach their full potential, athletics must be actively promoted at school and supported after that.

By Fatima Asmal
Semenya to miss IAAF World Champs
Article
/ 31 July 2013

Semenya to miss IAAF World Champs

Despite efforts by Athletics SA to obtain an exemption, Caster Semenya will not be part of a 27-member team at the IAAF World Championships in Moscow.

By Sapa
Semenya in ‘race against time’ to qualify for IAAF
Article
/ 18 June 2013

Semenya in ‘race against time’ to qualify for IAAF

Caster Semenya hopes to return to competition at the end of next month, according to her agent Jukka Harkonen.

By Sapa
Semenya excluded from Olympics training programme
Article
/ 22 May 2013

Semenya excluded from Olympics training programme

Olympic silver medallist Caster Semenya has been a surprise exclusion from the SA Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee’s programme.

By Sapa
Le Clos: SA’s sports star of the year
Article
/ 5 November 2012

Le Clos: SA’s sports star of the year

Olympic gold medallist Chad le Clos has been crowned sports star of the year at the South African Sports Awards.

By Ockert De Villers
Seven news events that made us smile in 2012
Article
/ 5 November 2012

Seven news events that made us smile in 2012

The news is filled with terrible things but now and then we get the opportunity to smile. Here are seven things that gave us sunshine in 2012.

By Deshnee Subramany
Some medals cheaper than others
Article
/ 16 August 2012

Some medals cheaper than others

Not all Olympic medals were created equal. Or at least, some Olympic medallists are cheaper than others.

By Staff Reporter
Semenya berates critics: I know I did my best
Article
/ 14 August 2012

Semenya berates critics: I know I did my best

Caster Semenya has struck back at her critics who suggested she deliberately underperformed at the London Games to avoid controversy.

By Nickolaus Bauer
Caster and Oscar: Heroes to the end
Article
/ 13 August 2012

Caster and Oscar: Heroes to the end

Our most famous athletes are far from perfect, yet transcend the labels thrown at them to represent something more meaningful, says Verashni Pillay.

By Verashni Pillay
Caster committed to getting gold in Rio 2016
Article
/ 12 August 2012

Caster committed to getting gold in Rio 2016

There’s no rest for the best, as 21-year-old Caster Semenya says she already plans to start concentrating on winning gold at the next Olympics.

By Ockert De Villiers
Caster’s silver lining makes ANCYL ‘delirious’
Article
/ 12 August 2012

Caster’s silver lining makes ANCYL ‘delirious’

The ANC Youth League has pronounced itself "delirious with happiness" over Caster Semenya’s second place finish in the women’s Olympics 800m final.

By Sapa
Ten things about the Olympics
Article
/ 27 July 2012

Ten things about the Olympics

The Mail & Guardian brings you ten facts you might have or not known about the Olympic Games taking place in London.

By Mail Guardian Correspondent
Olympics 2012: Pedal to the medal for SA
Article
/ 27 July 2012

Olympics 2012: Pedal to the medal for SA

Team South Africa left in great spirits, but the road to London has been paved with controversy, writes Jason Humphries.

By Jason Humphries
Semenya comes out fighting for gold
Article
/ 18 July 2012

Semenya comes out fighting for gold

Caster Semenya says her controversial victory in the 2009 world championships is behind her, and she is entirely focused on Olympic gold.

By Sapa Afp
Semenya’s chance to replace unwanted baggage with a gold medal
Article
/ 7 July 2012

Semenya’s chance to replace unwanted baggage with a gold medal

While they have shared similar troubles, Caster Semenya will look to evade the shadow of her compatriot, Zola Budd when she toes the line in London.

By Sapa
Pistorius hopes to improve running time at championships
Article
/ 30 May 2012

Pistorius hopes to improve running time at championships

Oscar Pistorius is listed to run at the African Championships in late June in what could be his last chance to qualify for the London Olympics.

By Gerald Imray
Semenya and Pistorious run risk of missing Olympics
Article
/ 14 April 2012

Semenya and Pistorious run risk of missing Olympics

Caster Semenya and Oscar Pistorious run the risk of not qualifying for the London Olympics following disappointing performances at the SA champs.

By Jason Humphries
SA’s athletes tussle for Olympic spots
Article
/ 12 April 2012

SA’s athletes tussle for Olympic spots

South Africa’s athletes will be gunning for places in the country’s Olympic team when they meet at the Senior Athletics Championships at the weekend.

By Ockert De Villiers
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