I did not see the races, but by the time you get to such a high level of competition, it is doubtful that she is the only black female athlete in the race. From what I read all the other athletes that complained probably came from a variety of races. But if there was even one other black athlete in the competition and she complained and thought something was just 'not right", then this is in no way racist. If she is not 100% female then she should not be able to compete with the women. If she has higher testosterone levels she is automatically at a distinct advantages. I do not believe she should be allowed to compete against women, just because she is mostly female- that leaves way too much room for much greater advantages for her. Again, I can not see this as being racist. There are way too many african or black athlete, there were some obvious reasons for the attention she attracted and none of it had to do with being black.
If any other black females complained also - I can't imagine this is racist.
Basically it seems to be common sense - If she is anything "more" than a regular female, especially with testosteron levels, the she just can not compete with women. Other wise let everyone raise their testosterone levels to be equal with her ( just is really just a joke, as it would be bad for their health) but this is considered cheating and unfair to true 100% women competing.
I feel so sorry for this girl. Perhaps she was so poor, that no one was sure what she was. And as a little child, you will be treated as either a male or female at birth - especially by a new mom. She she has probably always felt female and maybe did not even know that she might have a disadvantage (after all she has probably not have a lot medical opportunitees to be checked. No matter what this is a very hard thing for this person to endure. But once you are on a world stage, it is difficult to keep things out of the media. I so have much sym.
If any other black females complained also - I can't imagine this is racist.
Basically it seems to be common sense - If she is anything "more" than a regular female, especially with testosteron levels, the she just can not compete with women. Other wise let everyone raise their testosterone levels to be equal with her ( just is really just a joke, as it would be bad for their health) but this is considered cheating and unfair to true 100% women competing.
I feel so sorry for this girl. Perhaps she was so poor, that no one was sure what she was. And as a little child, you will be treated as either a male or female at birth - especially by a new mom. She she has probably always felt female and maybe did not even know that she might have a disadvantage (after all she has probably not have a lot medical opportunitees to be checked. No matter what this is a very hard thing for this person to endure. But once you are on a world stage, it is difficult to keep things out of the media. I so have much sym.
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It is simple, the IAAF rules simply overlooks Semenya's condition. There is no rule specifically governing a hermaphrodite from competing in Men's or Women's athletics. What if a hermaphrodite was competing in Men's athletics?? The lawyers are gonna have a field day with this one. BUT given that Semenya was licenced to run the accolades should stand. The fault lies with the IAAF not with Semenya so I wish people would stop with the hate and Racist comments. It's their own biasses that are becomming more evident here rather than Semeny's case.
At the end of the day, she didnt even come close to breaking the world record, so not entirely sure what the fuss is about... media not got anything better to talk about... i think there are a lot worse things going on. Leave her alone to enjoy her very hard earned success. maybe thats... jealousy.
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