I've been keeping up with the saga of Caster Semenya of South Africa over the years, and hoped that all the gender drama they took her through after her surprise world championship in 2009 would be avenged by an Olympic gold medal in London.
She's on the verge of making that happen. She won her 800m semifinal heat in a time of 1:57:67 to put her in Saturday's final that will include defending Beijing gold medalist Pamela Jelimo of Kenya, who won her semifinal as well.
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She's on the verge of making that happen. She won her 800m semifinal heat in a time of 1:57:67 to put her in Saturday's final that will include defending Beijing gold medalist Pamela Jelimo of Kenya, who won her semifinal as well.
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"I'm
very happy to get through to the finals," Semenya said. "It was very
hard, but I tried my best. I just have to go to my bed."
It was wonderful to see her carry the South African flag during the opening ceremonies. I hope she gets to top that honor by standing on the top step of the victory platform receiving a gold medal tomorrow.
Good luck Caster!
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