Semenya’s nearest challenger was Kenya’s Beatrice Chepkoech, who took a distant silver in a personal best of 4:03.09.

Mbulaeni Mulaudzi was one of SA’s greatest athletes but never received the acclaim he deserved.

If the IAAF had doubt about 800m golden girl Caster Semenya’s gender it could have tested her months ago.

South Africa Caster Semenya looked every bit the medallist when qualifying in the 800m semifinal at the World Athletics championships on Monday night.