Semenya Hits Another Obstacle

A Swiss court reversed a June ruling that had allowed Semenya to run the 800m. GETTY IMAGES

Caster Semenya will not run the 800m at this year's IAAF World Championships after a court in Switzerland ruled that "she cannot compete as a woman." The court reversed a June ruling from a lower court that had allowed Semenya, 28, to run her "signature race" earlier this summer. Semenya's lawyers said the South African would "continue to fight for her ability to race." The IAAF sought to limit testosterone levels for some female athletes in certain events, arguing that "those with higher testosterone gain an unfair advantage." Semenya would be allowed to continue competing "if her levels were lowered by hormone therapy, but she has refused to undergo it" (N.Y. TIMES, 7/30).