Finally after being embarrassed in the media for as long as she was, Caster Semenyana has undergone the sex test and been found to have both male and female traits.
While this is obviously a huge issue in the world of sports and especially track, I still can not believe the way US track and field official handled her case. Caster is only 18 years old and has been globally humiliated for being different. Whether or not this young athlete was aware of her sex difference I still believe that there should have been a better way to go about handling such a sensitive issue.
Finally I believe do believe that Caster's difference should be considered when participating at such a high level of athletics, but not deemed "WRONG" seeing that she may not be a victim of transgender athletes, but in fact have a biological uniqueness about her.
Actually, I believe her coach, who was from South Africa, resigned because of the way that this case was (mis)handled. I think it was South Africa rather than the US that mishandled her case. It is also the International Track Federation that did not handle things well. I agree that Caster Semenya should not be deemed as "WRONG," but rather as being unique. You said it well in class! I hope that she will be able to reclaim her life and participate in her love of sports.
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