Caster Semenya speak to Thomas Mlambo about IAAF Rule

[@martizmartiz3868]

I know this will be unpopular, but I have red quite à few things about her and wanted to raise some questions: 1)she has male chromosomes but ambiguous genitalia:doesn't that make her physiologically more similar to a male athlète? 2)what makes you a woman/Man? AdN or phoenotype? 3)her condition does or doesn't in your opinión give her an unfair advantage over other female runners that have the right to shine as well?

[@adaezeemeh-amusa4597]

She is intersex. Her parents chose the wrong sex for her. She is clearly leaning more on the male side. This is why some parents raise their kids are nonbinary today bc they have more information.

[@hellenarinaitwe6668]

O

[@conordyer2307]

He essentially has a genital deformity and decided to call himself a woman

[@JosannaMonik]

So athletes are not allowed to take drugs to up their testosterone, but they have to take drugs to lower them? What an insane rule. What's next, people who are tall will not be allowed to play basketball because they have an advantage?! It's a natural advantage, it's not like she's cheating.

[@cella6495]

You seem to forget its a man in a women sport! You think that could be why they told him to use performance reducing drugs??

[@spiderjump]

Caster is not like any other woman. Caster has the external genitalia of a woman but no uterus or ovaries . Caster has internal testicles. Caster has XY chromosomes. It is called testicular feminization syndrome.

[@kaizenpsy8259]

To participate in the women’s devision with XY Chromosoms is fair in your opinion? And yes it is not allowed to take steroids like testosterone because it gives you an unfair advantage, when you have the advantage already because you are genetically a guy you should rather start in men’s devision.

[@tebogothamaga6897]

I admire your mental strength

[@savanna3985]

Castor should be fighting for IAAF to make a space in athletics for people in her situation so that they can race each other... It doesn't take a scientist to see that she has an advantage over the other girls!!

[@Misstshweneseanego]

😂😂😂"a problem"I love you Mokgadi wa borena😍

[@lorrainesteenkamp7201]

Wow Caster, i cannot wait to see what you have on store for us. Track is not fun without you. We miss you and we will support all the way.

[@vuyaniphindani3179]

Oh yes,@Lorraine

[@tsheamosefoloshe2232]

Watching this a year later I still do not understand why people are so cruel. I mean Bolt beats everyone in every race he is in, breaks his own records continuously and yet nobody said he must change and that it is unfair. This is absolute BS! Hands of our golden girl, I hope this gets fixed and she takes all those medals at Tokyo .

[@fraufuchs9555]

Bolt has 46XY chromosomes and competes against other people with 46XY chromosomes, who are able to produce as much testosterone as he does. Caster has 46XY chromosomes and competes against 46XX chromosomes, she is able to produce 10 times more testosterone than any woman with 46XX chromosomes. She's biologically a man, with external genitals that look female but internal testicles. She had a male puberty, which allowed her to have bones, muscles and lungs like a man. Can you understand the difference? The reason why it was created a category only for woman in sports is that they can have a chance to win, what wouldn't happen if man and woman competed together (biological males and females). But if people with XY chromosomes and male levels of testosterone are allowed to compete against people with XX chromosomes and female levels of testosterones, then there isn't even a reason to have a female category in first place. Caster would still be allowed to compete in woman's category if she reduced her testosterone levels, but she just refuses to do so.

[@williambarabanitz3858]

The IOC and other governing bodies are wrongly focusing on one athlete: Semenya. Also, wheels are simply spinning in-the-moment; no one seems concerned about women's sport in the distant future. Now, trans and other intersex women are trickling into women's events, and being targeted as individuals. Two trans, and two (or one open) intersex division(s) must be established, before the trickle becomes a full-on flood that drowns female athletes and stigmatizes anomalous participants.

[@tsheamosefoloshe2232]

@@fraufuchs9555 The focus is just on Semenya and not the science behind. There has been female athletes before her who had the same situation and it was not an issue. Why should she take drugs to compete while athletes before her never did? Honestly there can be many explanations as to why she should, however it will never justify what they are doing to her that's it. They are simply doing this because it's not benefiting their own preference of who deserves to "keep winning". Please google who holds the 800m records at the Olympics and ask yourself why should Caster take these drugs yet the current record holder did not have too. Have a good day.

[@tsheamosefoloshe2232]

@@williambarabanitz3858 That's the thing, they simply mad because it does not favour their preference, that's it.

[@fraufuchs9555]

@@tsheamosefoloshe2232 because she is biologically a man. I doubt other people had the same issue, but assuming they did, it still wouldn't be an excuse for Caster.

[@spiderjump]

Caster is not like any other woman. Caster has internal testicles . Caster has XY chromosomes. It is naturally occurring testosterone but caster is not biologically female so caster should not compete against biological females.

[@michelleturmart9813]

I had high testesteron because I had hair+ ran syndrome prior to that I had PCOS after having my fist daughter my endocrinologist said I won't the trifecta because when he got my testesterone under cronteol I ended up with cushing's disease but I can't win the lottery 🤷so apparently having irregular period and hormonal imbalance causes high testesteron I'm glad I don't have that problem anymore because I was always anxious

[@rickymorgan4748]

The beauty of sports is competing against the best and some are blessed. I like her attitude it’s very positive and we should respect her gift.

[@HellCatt0770]

Being a man that can dominate womens sports. Not a gift for the women though is it…

[@bethstelzer5356]

Let's raise awareness to the fact that Caster is genetically a male with XY chromosomes who has testes that are producing testosterone. Semenya is not your average "woman". www.savewomenssports.com

[@lauraqueenflaherty1654]

I love it so much that she did not take the drug.

[@helenn6061]

Caster I support you and think you are an inspiration. But please tell the truth about your DSD condition, many women struggle when they discover in adulthood they have a DSD condition and often it can arise when they struggle to have a baby. Your body cannot process testosterone so despite being born with a male Chromosome norm (46 XY) your body can't process the testosterone properly so you developed into a beautiful woman because we all derive from two gametes from our parents and our developmental path is controlled by hormones switching on and off at the right time. If you were 46 XX with high testosterone (say an ovarian cyst gave you it) the rule would not affect you and you could run. If the Rule was applied across every sport it would be fine because no one would be targeted. But it isn't, as you rightly say they have singled you out and that is unjust. You are a proud Pedi woman and loved by your nation. That will never go away, we see the grace you conduct yourself with and we hold you up to our daughters as a role model. Best of luck with your fight and career.

[@dakalomatambele9106]

Helen. Please we tired of the nonsense cool play you trying. Be proud of how you hate. It's genealogy after all. 400 years ain't nothing

[@helenn6061]

​@@dakalomatambele9106 Thula!

[@dakalomatambele9106]

Racists can't

[@glazed6098]

I feel sorry for any women against him.

[@manojranjanr8320]

Your words are right for him

[@AlexAniLHK]

🤣

[@sarenderrekhotho]

Its her

[@memyselfandi2506]

@@sarenderrekhothoXy chromosomes so him

[@dezet7654]

I hope the best for you Caster, you are an awesome, outstanding athlete and intelligent. God bless!!

[@oscarcharliecomedian5223]

Congratulation mkhaya

[@jeanettseshoka6971]

I love u caster...

[@maxsibanda5355]

Caster is spot-on on this one. Really appreciate the level of analysis of the situation

[@thatoratalane4122]

Well done

[@agreenethchauke9401]

Keep fighting Caster, you are an inspiration to most of us. God had a purpose and you are fulfilling that purpose by doing what you are doing... all the best #Cobra#

[@tebogothamaga6897]

Love you Caster

[@rohankolanji8490]

The Only Hope SA had of a medal in the upcoming World Championship.

[@missbstuurman]

Wayde van Niekerk?

[@pewahnghaangulwa3280]

Thumps up for semenya.. i love ur confidence girl. Glad u happy with God's creation

[@siphosakhesifanele4311]

Nyisa these people Caster. I always have faith in You. I knew they would never take you done. Which ever event u gonna do, you are still gonna beat them because Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance nje qhaaa. U are a hard worker and a Star. Can't wait to see u back on track. 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@sclass21]

Shes a great male athlete.....

[@heavensent9772]

No disrespect, but that is a dude. Create a trans division for true equality. We have to accommodate both sides for fairness

[@vcb1023]

This interview just made my day! Caster, GIRLLLLLL you are AWESOME!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@manojranjanr8320]

Caster is not a girl.

[@rekaczowiekacharakternego6569]

LOL she sounds like guy, more manly than presenter.

[@weedermann]

As a person of color who has been called "nigger" and "monkey" by white people, if I saw you and heard you say this, I'd DECK YOU.

[@weedermann]

As a person of color who has been called "nigger" and "monkey" by white people, if I saw you and heard you say this, I'd DECK YOU. This is JUST bigotry. Imagine if she looked like Dafne Schippers, there would be NO PROBLEM. She'd still be racing.

[@dakalomatambele9106]

You racist white can't

[@pewahnghaangulwa3280]

Get out of here bloody rascist. Did she create herself. Leave her for her

[@blix101112]

@@weedermann Dafne is a woman--NO PROBLEM. Caster is a man--PROBLEM.

[@careercr9321]

Caster, you know that the IAAf will not suggest that a female in her reproductive years take any sort of medication...with side effects...and put themselves at risk for a lawsuit. They could only make such suggestion to someone who is without the possibility of being a child bearer.

[@spiderjump]

Caster has XY chromosomes. Although her external genitalia is female , caster does not have a uterus or ovaries but has internal testicles. It is called testicular feminization syndrome.

[@careercr9321]

@@spiderjump Spiders are scientists now😲

[@burgercide]

She has no uterus and no ovaries. She has functioning testicles. She went through puberty and developed as any human would under those circumstances. As a result she has the body of a man with corresponding body proportions and strength.

[@christinerichardson4827]

@@spiderjump If so Caster should run in races with athletes with similar "syndrome."

[@careercr9321]

@@burgercide Same as my husband!

[@butterygold]

Caster is still running, this is going to be exciting, I cant wait to see!

[@lindokuhlejele4627]

I'm a straight black woman from Swaziland but I feel for what she went through for being hard working and talented. Her sin is that she naturally has more testosterone..She was born this way..She hasn't even transgendered.. Yeah she looks like a guy but she's proud of who she is... She is hardworking and committed. She defied the odds and became a legend.. I feel emotional that they would even do this... What if she was white?

[@eliudamunime5492]

Two Namibians just suffered same fate

[@andrewwaigwa5566]

Only one to thing that makes him a claim to be a woman....but many scientific things make us believe that he is a man.

[@suelaamisandwich]

Their intersex it’s little more complicated than that. But she definitely has an advantage

[@theophilusmatsepane6214]

I like her confidence.

[@SoyAlexDeMex]

His

[@thando_simelane]

@@SoyAlexDeMex What?

[@SoyAlexDeMex]

@@thando_simelane His confidence sir

[@megborultam.mp4]

Férfiasabb a hangja, mint Thomasnak. Van a világon valaki, aki elhiszi, hogy ez nő?

[@koketsobambo3885]

LOL "ke eng nutrition cz ke gotse mmaka a nfa dijo ko ntlung" nice confidence our national team!

[@thando_simelane]

Translation

[@hectormogolane4051]

@@thando_simelane "If you check my page I eat chicken feet, chicken intestines, gizzards, liver and tribe. What is nutrition cause i grew up my mother giving me food? Now that i live in the city it doesn't mean i should change and eat things i don't understand" That's what she said

[@thando_simelane]

@@hectormogolane4051 "Gotse" and "mmaka" confused me. I read "mmaka" as "maka" (Lies). Thanks.

[@shannonplunk1245]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Dude!

[@flexibledreamer7846]

It’s not normal it’s an anomaly.

[@mechtechmechanical1571]

Why can't Caster Semenya run in the mens race and see what her time would be, would it be equal to the male runners time or would she be at the back of the race and also what times would the transgender be if they run in the mens race would they alway be at the back of the race or if they are in a womens race alway be at the front of the race is this why they always run in women's and not mens races because in a man's race their timing would be very bad and they know that they would never win.

[@junglesuperstar9270]

Caster is a mediocre runner and I would not qualify to the worlds or Olympics if compete with men

[@blix101112]

No woman can beat Caster because Caster is no woman

[@juleks1]

It will soon come to the point that a guy who says he feels like a woman will be able to shower in the ladies' bathroom.

[@theresapalmer9238]

Thats a male voice.

[@africandreams5332]

There are lots of women across the globe with high testosterone, she is singled out because she is doing something great.

[@nelliebpink13]

Somebody 84 yeap exactly!:...if she was losing no one would give a damn if she was green

[@robwilde6857]

@Somebody 84 "She" has XY chromosomes ie. a man. The rules don't apply to women with high testosterone, unless they achieved it through doping. The rules apply to men with XY chromosomes, who want to compete in women's events.

[@africandreams5332]

Rob Wilde so why did she win her case if she is proven to be a man?

[@careercr9321]

@@africandreams5332 You are not paying attention to the IAAF findings. Caster has not been proven to be a man or woman. Caster has been determined to be biologically male. Trying to be respectful and not use the pronouns that fits visually.

[@africandreams5332]

Career CR it’s sounds like BS to me

[@careercr9321]

You, Caster present yourself to the world as a MAN who says I am woman.

[@maiitemogelo5141]

And Yuu Are?

[@vuyaniphindani3179]

Uyanya wena

[@hopeful_krystal]

Plenty of women like that on earth man...quit being closed minded

[@careercr9321]

@@hopeful_krystal Plenty women like Caster father children too, right?

[@nhlakaniphophakathi1258]

Talk your talk Caster.

[@kevinbland]

Caster is getting a bad deal here. She does look, sound, and act like a man. She is in a relationship with a woman. She allegedly has all the parts of a woman and is a God made human being. When Martina was beating everyone and those Russian juiced up runners were bigger than men they were called great phenoms. Not sure why they are picking on her because she is also a phenom. I am hoping she is making money from her fame and living a great life. She will get old and someone will come along and beat her in a race and she will retire eventually. Mike Tyson, Angela Ashford, Edwin Moses, Mohammed Ali, Martina, and so on. Allow her the time in the sun and let her shine as long as she can.

[@SB-zi4db]

No, she has none of the " female parts". No ovaries. No uterus. Chromosomes are male XY. Full man except undeveloped genitals. Lack of penis doesn't make a man into a woman.

[@terrymokgaetse9466]

R E S P E C T🎶🎶🎶 to Caster🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@MekonenMeteor123]

This was a dope interview. I feel bad for her getting caught up in all of this

[@sebushaneharrisharris2867]

I love Caster, she's just great 💞

[@manojranjanr8320]

Caster is not she.

[@janinepillay5554]

Is it Transphobic and intersex phobic to say that they should not compete in a womans sport? It's really really unfair. You have an advantage..... it might not be cheating but there's a reason why men and woman's Olympic sports are separate. Testosterone gives you the ability to build muscle easily and you have more endurance

[@hopeful_krystal]

I guess the only way for it to be equal would be to have another intersex woman compete with her.

[@HellCatt0770]

I wonder if Casters high testosterone is because he’s male?

[@marclacasse1]

Caster Semenya is not a real woman.

[@truth-Hurts375]

This one must go and compete against men.Scrap all his records.End of story !!

[@hpmaakephetole8907]

Joann Redman,I guess u need some help cause u r a piece of shit.u can't just judge I guess ur father is guy

[@rockymmaphuti8270]

love u CASTER#TEAM COBRA...

[@blazayblazay8888]

GOD THAT AD IS ANNOYING

[@DavidSmith-ev1bd]

Well she's a guy so....

[@dianakiss5415]

If Caster was losing I think people would still question things.

[@mzwankosi8250]

lmao danki cobra

[@marsswep2794]

Boy Bye

[@trentclark77]

If they allow trans men to compete I can't see how this is an issue? People have all sorts of genetic advantages but the standard is are you a male or a female? Or in some sports what's your weight. Unless she has male chromosome that's the luck of the draw IMO

[@PhysicsEnemy]

Castor is XY, that's the main issue

[@vuyaniphindani3179]

Keep fighting for what you believe is right Caster 🇿🇦

[@juleks1]

the biggest cheater in women's athletics.

[@imthestarrrr_]

How???

[@markzuck8486]

@@imthestarrrr_ intersex

[@mphomvelase3921]

You are FANTASTIC 😍❤

[@careercr9321]

FANTASTIC LIAR

[@alanL3sley]

They didn't target her only, this person is lying.

[@dakalomatambele9106]

It seems the comments have colour line. Poor white racist

[@alanL3sley]

@@dakalomatambele9106 dude it's not about race, I'm Indian and there was an Indian intersex run that got ban for the same reason, do you think it's fair to women when a person with more male attributes compete against them? Think you should read up about dsd before calling people racist.

[@dakalomatambele9106]

Clearly you are racist. Caster is my home girl. She is a girl, have been a girl from childhood and she's a hard worker. If she never worked as hard she wouldn't be the best. Like Jordan, Messi, Serena Williams, Tiger woods. The system is putting racial discrimination and I can lecture you about how it works.

[@alanL3sley]

@@dakalomatambele9106 did you read up on dsd and intersex? Please go read up before debating with me. Thank you.

[@helenn6061]

@@dakalomatambele9106 You don't know what you are talking about. The Rules ONLY apply to people with XY Chromosomes. The three African women affected by the Rules all have male chromosomes but their bodies can only partially use the testosterone they produce - that means they have a DSD (intersex). The IAAF ruled that if someone with XY Chromosomes, who is legally a woman (Caster has a birth certificate to say she is a woman, and she can use at least some of the testosterone she can produce, then she needs to limit that testosterone to a set level or she cannot run. She refuses to take the medicine to limit her testosterone. Nothing to do with colonialism. Nothing to do with you falsely calling black and Indian people racists because we know more of the facts than you. What is unfair is that the Rule only targets the couple of races Caster runs in and mentioned that she would run in (1500) so it looks very much like she was targeted.

[@luckykonshenz1802]

This lady is so intelligent 🤣🤣

[@manojranjanr8320]

Caster is not a lady.

[@newienems3908]

caster is so funny :D

[@carolsmith6650]

I think them do the right thing she sound like a man look like a man .she him must run with man end of story

[@Tee-kc3pn]

You are not like a woman like any other

[@agnieszkatrasa]

👌

[@phistorsmaifo5904]

THAT RULE IS ALL ABOUT OPPRESSION TO CASTER BECAUSE SHE BREAK THE RECORD WHICHIT WILL TOOK DECADES TO BE BROKEN AGAIN

[@Karalhovski1]

This man getting interviewed looks a bit like a woman

[@imthestarrrr_]

This man is. A woman

[@carolsmith6650]

You don't look like a women .

[@artlover7934]

Why do women have to prove their gender when they are too mascular I don't understand that