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Athletics body sacks chief over corruption and Semenya case

South Africa’s athletics chief Leonard Chuene has been dismissed after being found guilty of financial corruption and mishandling the gender case of world 800 metres champion Caster Semenya.

Fri, 18 Feb, 2011

All-clear puts Semenya on track for return

CASTER SEMENYA has spoken of her delight at being able to return to the track after the International Association of Athletics Federations gave her the all-clear to resume her career.

Wed, 07 Jul, 2010

Athletics chief admits Semenya test cover-up

South African athletics chief Leonard Chuene insists he will not "jump ship" after admitting he knew Caster Semenya had undergone a gender test prior to the World Championships.

Sun, 20 Sep, 2009

South Africans defend Semenya

SOUTH AFRICA’S sports minister, Reverend Makhenkesi Stofile, has threatened a “third world war” should the International Association of Athletics Federations ban world champion Caster Semenya.

Sat, 12 Sep, 2009

Pistorius Olympic dreams dashed

Athletics South Africa president Leonard Chuene today confirmed Oscar Pistorius has “no chance” of competing at next month’s Olympics after the double-amputee sprinter failed to achieve the qualifying time.

Fri, 18 Jul, 2008

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