![]() ![]() The “biologically male” assertion by World Athletics provoked an angry response from Semenya in what has been a bitter battle between the two for over a decade. ![]() World Athletics says it needs rules to address that. While World Athletics can’t challenge her legal gender, it says Semenya has a medical condition that makes her “biologically male” and her resulting high testosterone gives her an unfair advantage in the same way as a male competing in women’s sports. Semenya says her testosterone should be considered a genetic gift in the same way as, for example, an athlete’s height or a swimmer’s long arms. The core of her argument is that she has always been legally identified as female and should be allowed to compete in women’s sports, even if she has a testosterone level that is higher than the typical female range. Semenya’s highly complex case, which meshes ethical and scientific arguments into one highly-emotive issue over fairness in sports, would set a precedent for other athletes affected. Lindsey Issue Date: Disposition: Sent to Common Pleas Arresting Agency: Lower Paxton Township Police Dept Arrest Date: OTN: R 150801-0 File Date: Complaint No.: LP2101173115936 Incident No. ![]()
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