Posted on 08/25/2009 11:18:03 AM PDT by Steelfish
New twist in Semenya gender saga
By Gordon Farquhar BBC sports news correspondent
Tests have revealed Caster Semenya's testosterone level to be three times higher than those normally expected in a female sample, BBC Sport understands.
Analysis prior to the World Athletics Championships and the 18-year-old's big improvement prompted calls for a gender test from the sport's governing body.
It was made public only hours before the South African, who has been backed by her nation, won the 800m in Berlin.
A high level of the hormone does not always equate to a failed drugs test.
But the news will only increase speculation surrounding Semenya, who arrived back in South Africa to a rapturous welcome on Tuesday.
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The IAAF who has realized that the intrusive sexual testing may be a traumatic experience for the athlete. Under pressure they are able to employ " an endocrinologist, a gynecologist, a psychologist and both internal and external examinations".
One might wonder why I would ask for a "wait and see" situation in this case. I merely thank the good Lord, I have no questions myself. We are all so lucky. Ok sermon is over. (cordial chuckle).
Let me clarify. It is quite normal and accepted that people have to joke a little and have a laugh. This defuses the situation which is breaking new ground. .
A pretty tough subject here to approach seriously though.
My ignorance. I assumed they would do a chromosome test.
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