Caster Semenya says she went through 'hell' due to testosterone limits imposed on female athletes
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South Africa’s two-time Olympic champion Caster Semenya told CNN that having to take testosterone-reducing medication in order to compete internationally was “hell” and had a negative impact on her health.
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CNN Profiles - Bianna Golodryga - Senior Global Affairs Analyst
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CNN Profiles - Bianna Golodryga - Senior Global Affairs Analyst
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Caster Semenya says she went through 'hell' due to testosterone limits imposed on female athletes, Sports
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Caster Semenya says she went through 'hell' due to testosterone limits imposed on female athletes
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Caster Semenya says she went through 'hell' due to testosterone limits imposed on female athletes - KVIA
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Caster Semenya says she went through 'hell' due to testosterone limits imposed on female athletes
Runner Caster Semenya says she's not done fighting for the right to compete
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Former No. 1 pick Mark Appel makes MLB debut nine years after being drafted, Sports