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| Caster Semenya |
Doha , Qatar (AFP) — Caster Semenya won the 800 metres at the Doha Diamond League meeting yesterday in her first race since losing her appeal over a controversial gender ruling, claiming “actions speak louder than words”.
The South African, a two-time Olympic champion, timed one minute 54.98 seconds to defeat Burundi's Francine Niyonsaba, who clocked one minute 57.75 seconds, and Ajee Wilson of the United States in one minute 58.83 seconds. Jamaica's Natoya Goule finished eighth in 2:00.96 minutes.
Semenya's victory could be her last over 800m, with new IAAF rules governing testosterone levels coming into operation on May 8.
Asked if she intended to take hormone-suppressing treatment, she said: “Hell no. No way.
“I don't know what will happen next but no one should tell me what to do. If people want to stop me from doing something that's their problem, not mine.”
After setting a new meet record, she told the BBC: “Actions speak louder than words. When you're a great champion you always deliver.
“With me, life has been simple. I'm just here to deliver for the people who love and support me. I'm enjoying each and every moment of my life maybe because I have the love I need from my people.” more
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