Embedded Tested: Running in Circles
Jul 25, 2024
South African sprinter Caster Semenya, faced gender speculation and regulations in track. The podcast explores the controversies, ethical dilemmas, and challenges she endured. It also discusses the complexities of hormone regulations for female athletes and the impact on athletes from the global south.
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Christine Mboma's Choice
- Christine Mboma faced a difficult choice: alter testosterone levels or quit elite racing.
- Getting the levels down proved challenging, even for her coach's wife, a doctor.
The Return of Sex Testing
- Sex testing was supposed to have ended, but a new set of regulations emerged.
- One athlete, Caster Semenya, brought the issue back into the spotlight.
Rumors About Caster Semenya
- In 2009, rumors circulated about Caster Semenya's gender at a track event in Nairobi.
- Some athletes questioned her eligibility based on her appearance and speed.