March 23rd 2023.
(Image Source: http://www.9news.com.au) The World Athletics Council recently passed regulations which prevent transgender athletes from taking part in international track and field competitions, and also set new guidelines for athletes with differences in sex development, such as Caster Semenya. The rules state that these athletes must undergo hormone-suppressing treatment for six months before they are allowed to compete. Semenya had previously been able to participate in events outside of 400 metres to 1500 metres, but now must comply with the new regulations to be eligible. She expressed her defiance of the regulations by finishing 13th in her 5,000 metres qualifying heat at the World Championships last year, and will not submit to hormone-suppressing treatment in order to compete in the Tokyo Olympics. Sign up here to stay informed of daily newsletters and breaking news alerts, sent directly to your inbox.
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