The Caster Semenya Case

The Caster Semenya case involves South African runner Semenya challenging regulations that require female athletes with natural high testosterone levels to lower them via medication to compete internationally. The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) implemented these rules, citing fairness for competitors. Semenya, who has naturally high testosterone, argued this discriminates based on biology and violates her rights. The case highlights the complex intersection of gender identity, biological sex, and fairness in sports. Ultimately, the rules have been upheld by some courts, but the debate continues over fairness versus individual rights.