International Association Of Athletics Federations
latest news & developmentsUMP’s Closing Ceremony for the 10-Year Celebrations
The university has over the last decade achieved in a number of areas that are of strategic importance for its development
Simbine sprints out of Bolt’s shadow
With the Jamaican out of the picture, South Africa’s favourite in a new generation of sprinters may just snatch the gold
Van Niekerk to miss 400m world title defence in Qatar
Explaining his decision to skip the September 27-October 6 world championships in Doha, Van Niekerk said he did not want to rush back.
Athletes test their medal mettle
With Caster Semenya out of the running, can other leading athletes deliver on the nation’s high expectations?
‘I’m targeted because I’m undefeated’ — Caster
The 28 year-old has been embroiled in a bitter legal battle with the IAAF over rules that force female athletes to regulate their testosterone levels
What we talk about when we talk about Caster Semenya
Semenya’s fight tells us much about how the world sees black women, especially as they compete for gold.
Caster Semenya World Champs hopes dashed
The reigning women’s 800m champion will not be able to defend her title after a Swiss judge ruled against IAAF regulations being suspended
Caster to appeal CAS ruling
The Olympic gold medallist will appeal the ruling which is set to bar her from participating without artificially reducing her testosterone levels
Why Dutee Chand’s ‘coming out’ is more complicated than it seems
The Indian athlete’s brave challenge to gender and caste norms comes at a crucial time for India
Athletics SA appeal Semenya judgment
The next chapter in the prolonged battle to secure the professional future of Caster Semenya is about to be written
Semenya war reaches new impasse
The athletics world will fail to turn unless the IAAF placates a new opponent
Caster treated like Saartjie Baartman
Last week’s IAAF ruling marks the latest chapter in the poliving of black bodies
Editorial: We stand behind you, Caster
‘We have come to expect discrimination from world athletics bodies. Witness the ongoing battle to force Caster Semenya off the track’
Semenya verdict ‘beyond absurd’
The rejection of her appeal flirts with scientific facts, leaving room for ambiguity
Semenya: CAS decision will not hold me back
Caster Semenya says she is undeterred by the Court of Arbitration for Sport’s decision to reject her case against the IAAF.