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Semenya wins human rights appeal against testosterone regulations, path to competition remains uncertain

  • Semenya won an appeal against World Athletics' testosterone rules at the European Court of Human Rights on the grounds of discrimination.
  • The court questioned the validity of the regulations requiring women like Semenya with naturally high testosterone to artificially lower their levels.
  • However, the ruling did not immediately invalidate the rules, and Semenya's return to competition is still unclear.
  • World Athletics plans to keep the regulations in place while encouraging Switzerland to appeal the court's decision.
  • Further legal challenges will likely be required before Semenya can qualify for major events like the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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