ANALYSIS: The ruling against Olympic track champion Caster Semenya has shaken the world of sport and its long-held belief in the biological purity of two distinct sexes and genders. MARK SCHIEFELBEIN/AP The ruling against Caster Semenya has shaken the world of sport and its long-held belief in the biological purity of two distinct sexes and genders. While testosterone levels vary and fluctuate, there tends to be higher levels on average in men compared with women. Shot put and pole vault are also events where elevated testosterone levels would be seen to have an advantage. Most of these take the narrow position that Semenya has a genetic advantage and her success is unfair on other female athletes.

Source: Stuff May 13, 2019 20:26 UTC