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Olympic runner Caster Semenya's memoir tackles gender stereotypes in sports

Olympic runner Caster Semenya's memoir tackles gender stereotypes in sports

FromNPR's Book of the Day


Olympic runner Caster Semenya's memoir tackles gender stereotypes in sports

FromNPR's Book of the Day

ratings:
Length:
12 minutes
Released:
Jan 9, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

When she was only a teenager, South African runner Caster Semenya won gold at the 2009 World Championships. But she was soon faced with intense scrutiny over her gender and testosterone levels and forced to endure intrusive questions and tests about her eligibility to compete. In her new memoir, The Race to Be Myself, Semenya opens up about having her skill and merit challenged on a global stage and choosing self-love over it all. She speaks with Here & Now's Deepa Fernandes about breaking down expectations for women athletes, and raising her own daughters with that experience in mind.
Released:
Jan 9, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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