The European Court of Human Rights ruled that the Swiss courts violated the rights of Caster Semenya by supporting World Athletics' decision to disqualify her from women's events. The court's ruling emphasized that the Swiss courts' judicial review was inadequate. Semenya's case, stemming from her naturally high testosterone levels due to hyperandrogenism, has been ongoing for seven years. While she no longer competes, Semenya is committed to fighting for the rights of athletes, stating it is about prioritizing their rights and protection.
Semenya, an Olympic gold medalist twice in the 800-meter run, saw her career cut short when World Athletics determined her to be ineligible to run in women's events, despite being assigned female from birth.
Semenya has a condition known as hyperandrogenism. But World Athletics said in 2019 it would be unfair for athletes with the natural condition to compete against other women unless they use hormone blockers.
The high court determined only that the Swiss courts' handling of the case had fallen short of a rigorous judicial review.
"It's a battle for human rights now," she said. "It's not about competing. It's about putting athletes' rights first. It's about the protection of athletes."
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