OT--Runner is a 'hermaphrodite' - The Orange Mane

broncofan7 · 09-10-2009, 10:33 AM

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage...aphrodite.html

By VIRGINIA WHEELER and HARRY HAYDON

Published: Today

THE controversy over gender row champion runner Caster Semenya deepened today — after reports claimed sex swap tests have shown she is a HERMAPHRODITE.

South African gold-medallist Semenya, 18, has both male and female organs, it was claimed.

And sources close to the International Association of Athletics Federations — who ordered extensive tests on the teen after her amazing 800m win at the World Athletics Championships last month — say the results mean she could still be stripped of her medal.

Testosterone

Semenya is claimed to have NO womb or ovaries — and has internal testes, the male sexual organs which produce testosterone.

The row over Semenya's biology has caused huge divisions — with South African politicians calling slurs she is a man "racist and sexist." Her birth certificate has the teen listed as female and urine tests showed that, despite her having higher than average male hormone levels, they are within the official limits for a woman.

But an IAAF source was today quoted as saying: "There certainly is evidence now that Semenya is a hermaphrodite.

"But the trouble is the IAAF now have the whole ANC and the whole of South Africa on their backs.

"Everything is going to have to be done absolutely by the book, no question of a challenge to our findings.

"There's all sorts of scans you do. This is why it's complicated.

"In the past you used to do a gynaecological exam, blood test, chromosome test, whatever.

"That's why the findings were challenged, because it's not quite so simple.

"So what they do now is they do everything, and then they can say look, not only has she got this, she's got that and the other.

"The problem for us is to avoid it being an issue now which is very personal: of the organs being a hermaphrodite, of not being a 'real' woman.

"It's very dramatic."

IAAF spokesman Nick Davies was not immediately available to comment on the story.

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The organisation confirmed this morning that it had received the test results back and was processing the data.

Semenya was ordered to take tests straight after her 800 metres gold at the World Championships in Berlin.

The athlete received a heroine's welcome when she arrived back home in South Africa following the backlash.

And Semenya's family have slammed the claims, saying: "It is God who made her look that way but she IS a girl."

The runner was last week given a make-over by YOU magazine — and called the row over her gender "a joke" as she posed in make-up and a dress.

jhns · 09-10-2009, 10:37 AM

I don't know why but I didn't expect that result. I figured it was a girl or a dude that had a sex change. Good twist.

DomCasual · 09-10-2009, 10:38 AM

Bob just ran to get a tube sock.

Lev Vyvanse · 09-10-2009, 10:40 AM

Who would have guessed

PRBronco · 09-10-2009, 10:47 AM

The ol' secret nuts trick eh? Who hasn't tried that once or twice though, amirite?

Guys?

Anybody?

Where'd these crickets come from?

TheReverend · 09-10-2009, 10:49 AM

ghwk · 09-10-2009, 10:50 AM

Man do I feel sorry for this chick, err dude. What a crappy way to be outed. Think we will see her/him on a box of wheaties soon? I doubt it....

broncofan7 · 09-10-2009, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DomCasual

Bob just ran to get a tube sock.

MAJOR REP!

broncofan7 · 09-10-2009, 11:01 AM

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The row over Semenya's biology has caused huge divisions — with South African politicians calling slurs she is a man "racist and sexist." Her birth certificate has the teen listed as female and urine tests showed that, despite her having higher than average male hormone levels, they are within the official limits for a woman.

But an IAAF source was today quoted as saying: "There certainly is evidence now that Semenya is a hermaphrodite.

"But the trouble is the IAAF now have the whole ANC and the whole of South Africa on their backs.

Typical retorts from leftist demagogues ---call another party a 'racist or a sexist' and they are supposed to fall right in lock step with you--the tide is finally beginning to turn.........what is really so telling is the fact that this person obviously does not pass the EYE test and to call people who have suspicion of this person's gender racist or sexist really shows their true lack of integrity........

Garcia Bronco · 09-10-2009, 12:08 PM

Who cares. It's running. In the over all grand scheme of life, death, population, and state affairs it doesn't even matter.

Crushaholic · 09-10-2009, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghwk

Man do I feel sorry for this chick, err dude. What a crappy way to be outed. Think we will see her/him on a box of wheaties soon? I doubt it....

It could still happen. Even hermaphrodites need a hero...

Beantown Bronco · 09-10-2009, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Garcia Bronco

Who cares. It's running. In the over all grand scheme of life, death, population, and state affairs it doesn't even matter.

It does if you're running from a bear.

09-10-2009, 10:33 AM	#1
broncofan7 AKA "THE STANDARD" BQ looks ALMOST as good as I do Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: BIG D Posts: 6,022	OT--Runner is a 'hermaphrodite' http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage...aphrodite.html By VIRGINIA WHEELER and HARRY HAYDON Published: Today THE controversy over gender row champion runner Caster Semenya deepened today — after reports claimed sex swap tests have shown she is a HERMAPHRODITE. South African gold-medallist Semenya, 18, has both male and female organs, it was claimed. And sources close to the International Association of Athletics Federations — who ordered extensive tests on the teen after her amazing 800m win at the World Athletics Championships last month — say the results mean she could still be stripped of her medal. Testosterone Semenya is claimed to have NO womb or ovaries — and has internal testes, the male sexual organs which produce testosterone. The row over Semenya's biology has caused huge divisions — with South African politicians calling slurs she is a man "racist and sexist." Her birth certificate has the teen listed as female and urine tests showed that, despite her having higher than average male hormone levels, they are within the official limits for a woman. But an IAAF source was today quoted as saying: "There certainly is evidence now that Semenya is a hermaphrodite. "But the trouble is the IAAF now have the whole ANC and the whole of South Africa on their backs. "Everything is going to have to be done absolutely by the book, no question of a challenge to our findings. "There's all sorts of scans you do. This is why it's complicated. "In the past you used to do a gynaecological exam, blood test, chromosome test, whatever. "That's why the findings were challenged, because it's not quite so simple. "So what they do now is they do everything, and then they can say look, not only has she got this, she's got that and the other. "The problem for us is to avoid it being an issue now which is very personal: of the organs being a hermaphrodite, of not being a 'real' woman. "It's very dramatic." IAAF spokesman Nick Davies was not immediately available to comment on the story. Advertisement The organisation confirmed this morning that it had received the test results back and was processing the data. Semenya was ordered to take tests straight after her 800 metres gold at the World Championships in Berlin. The athlete received a heroine's welcome when she arrived back home in South Africa following the backlash. And Semenya's family have slammed the claims, saying: "It is God who made her look that way but she IS a girl." The runner was last week given a make-over by YOU magazine — and called the row over her gender "a joke" as she posed in make-up and a dress.

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09-10-2009, 10:37 AM	#2
jhns I'm all up in your face but you still can't C me! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Omaha Posts: 12,405 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	I don't know why but I didn't expect that result. I figured it was a girl or a dude that had a sex change. Good twist.

09-10-2009, 10:38 AM	#3
DomCasual The Dude abides. Shameless Homer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cocytus Posts: 13,173 Adopt-a-Bronco: Gus Frerotte	Bob just ran to get a tube sock.

09-10-2009, 10:40 AM	#4
Lev Vyvanse Ring of Famer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Denver Posts: 3,040	Who would have guessed

09-10-2009, 10:47 AM	#5
PRBronco FML less Join Date: May 2004 Location: North Vancouver Posts: 4,206 Adopt-a-Bronco: I'm so alone	The ol' secret nuts trick eh? Who hasn't tried that once or twice though, amirite? Guys? Anybody? Where'd these crickets come from?

09-10-2009, 10:49 AM	#6
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09-10-2009, 10:50 AM	#7
ghwk Ring of Famer DOOM BOOM! Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3,848 Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Doomacus	Man do I feel sorry for this chick, err dude. What a crappy way to be outed. Think we will see her/him on a box of wheaties soon? I doubt it....

09-10-2009, 12:08 PM	#10
Garcia Bronco Hokie since 1993 Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 45,991 Adopt-a-Bronco: Tom Jackson	Who cares. It's running. In the over all grand scheme of life, death, population, and state affairs it doesn't even matter.