Caster Semenya: The Idiocy of Sex Testing
By Dave Zirin & Sherry Wolf
August 21, 2009
http://www.thenation.com/doc/20090831/zirin_wolf (http://www.thenation.com/doc/20090831/zirin_wolf)
The sports world has been buzzing for some time over the rumor that Semenya may be a man, or more specifically, not "entirely female." According to the newspaper The Age, her "physique and powerful style have sparked speculation in recent months that she may not be entirely female." From all accounts an arduous process of "gender testing" on Semenya has already begun. The idea that an 18-year-old who has just experienced the greatest athletic victory of her life is being subjecting to this very public humiliation is shameful to say the least.
Her Mother and Grandmother have both supported her and said the testing is unnecessary. She is 18 years old. To have to be subjected to this is barbaric.
I can only say that this is sick. It is all about jealousy, nothing else. Let this poor girl alone. Now the mainstream media is reporting on this. We will likely have a firestorm soon.
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I was under the impression that world class athletes are subject to constant testing as a condition of competing. Matter of fact, I'm sure of it. They are constantly being poked, prodded and examined. Part of the game. I'm sure this question has come up before.