IAAF refuse to confirm Semenya reports

The International Association of Athletics Federations has urged caution over reports emanating from Australia which suggest 800 metres world champion Caster Semenya is a hermaphrodite.

The International Association of Athletics Federations has urged caution over reports emanating from Australia which suggest 800 metres world champion Caster Semenya is a hermaphrodite.

The IAAF commissioned a gender test on the South African after her performance levels improved remarkably in the build-up to last month's World Championships.

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