Caster Semenya fails to qualify for Tokyo on second attemp

The South African refuses to take medication that would reduce here testosterone level and has twice failed in legal battles to overturn the World Athletics decision. She recently took her case to the European Court of Human Rights, but it is unlikely to be heard before the Olympics begin. Reacting to the ban, Semenya initially favoured seeking qualification for the 200m, but became concerned about potential injuries and switched to 5,000m. The International Olympic Committee has set June 29 as the qualification deadline for athletes wanting to compete in Japan. 

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