South African athlete Caster Semenya smiles during a press conference on April 21, 2010.
Caster Semenya, a South African mid-distance runner, may return to international competition immediately, the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAFF) announced today.
After she won the 800-meter race at the world championships in Berlin, Semenya underwent gender testing at the behest of the international organization. She has not competed in 11 months.
"The IAAF accepts the conclusion of a panel of medical experts that she can compete with immediate effect," the organization said. "Please note that the medical details of the case remain confidential and the IAAF will make no further comment on the matter."
Results were expected several months ago.
According to the Associated Press, "Semenya could return to competition at the world junior championships in Moncton, New Brunswick, starting on July 19. However, her coach Michael Seme has said she was not race fit."
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