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I think it is a sad story random thoughts Send a noteboard - 11/09/2009 04:34:29 PM
Assuming she didn't know there was an issue I think it would be wrong to take away her metals but I also think it would be wrong to allow her to continue to compete because it gives her an unfair advantage.

Overall though I find it a tragic story and I don’t think people are being sensitive enough to the fact that this is a real person we are discussing regardless of her gender. She has worked her whole life for this only to end up as an international joke and to have her sexuality discussed around the world. The shame must be overwhelming and all her dreams have been crushed.
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Caster Semenya has male sex organs and no womb or ovaries everynametaken - 11/09/2009 12:24:30 PM 1296 Views
I think revoking the championship and a ban at this point would be plain wrong LadyLorraine - 11/09/2009 02:01:15 PM 682 Views
Well said. Lupine - 11/09/2009 02:10:31 PM 660 Views
agreed. *NM* Avendesora - 11/09/2009 02:36:06 PM 352 Views
I agree. *NM* @my - 11/09/2009 03:20:05 PM 343 Views
I agree it's not her fault, but she shouldn't keep her championship. Aemon - 11/09/2009 03:50:06 PM 644 Views
Possibly a quibble, but just trying to clarify... Sareitha Sedai - 11/09/2009 05:15:52 PM 735 Views
It makes sense StarEnight - 13/09/2009 05:04:23 PM 678 Views
I disagree Сталин - 11/09/2009 04:09:50 PM 986 Views
As bad as if feel for the athlete, I agree. *NM* ironclad - 11/09/2009 04:46:57 PM 322 Views
Ditto. Assuming she never knew about it, which remains to be seen. *NM* Wibble - 11/09/2009 08:08:29 PM 294 Views
To the extent that LadyLorraine means "at this point", I do agree with her... Sareitha Sedai - 11/09/2009 05:03:34 PM 731 Views
Sounds like she/he is more dude than chick..... trzaska2000 - 11/09/2009 02:42:33 PM 723 Views
not really. it only takes ONE mistake to cause her problems. LadyLorraine - 12/09/2009 03:19:06 AM 663 Views
It's not that simple with DNA either. Legolas - 12/09/2009 10:38:28 AM 754 Views
no it's not as simple as "XX" and "XY" LadyLorraine - 12/09/2009 03:02:03 PM 696 Views
I think it is a sad story random thoughts - 11/09/2009 04:34:29 PM 721 Views
I agree. everynametaken - 11/09/2009 09:20:35 PM 769 Views
I like I said, tragic random thoughts - 11/09/2009 09:34:57 PM 645 Views
I can't believe this whole thing is public Monkey - 11/09/2009 07:03:59 PM 767 Views
That's a good idea! Floffe - 11/09/2009 07:17:20 PM 664 Views
Yeah, seems fair. Medal, no record. Legolas - 11/09/2009 07:57:38 PM 621 Views
How could she not know something was different? Not developing a period would be a major sign. *NM* everynametaken - 11/09/2009 09:21:54 PM 315 Views
Not necessarily, depending on the rigors of her athletic training. *NM* Sareitha Sedai - 11/09/2009 09:26:32 PM 295 Views
When do most girls get their first period? Around 12 or 13? everynametaken - 12/09/2009 07:34:23 AM 584 Views
Yes, but 14 or 15 isn't out of the ordinary *NM* Floffe - 12/09/2009 11:23:09 AM 312 Views
I didn't start until I was 17 *NM* LadyLorraine - 12/09/2009 03:02:28 PM 291 Views
That is a bit unusual. *shrugs* *NM* everynametaken - 13/09/2009 01:17:18 AM 301 Views
starting THAT late is, yes LadyLorraine - 13/09/2009 04:24:44 AM 861 Views
There are plenty of runners who do hard training that keeps them from getting a regular period Floffe - 11/09/2009 09:29:24 PM 690 Views
I'd say so too. Periods have a lot to do with % body fat. Lupine - 12/09/2009 12:28:46 AM 786 Views
Not at the age when a girl first develops her period. everynametaken - 12/09/2009 07:36:24 AM 674 Views
You have an odd understanding of what's normal... Lupine - 12/09/2009 02:51:37 PM 713 Views
And you are still missing the point. everynametaken - 13/09/2009 01:18:54 AM 614 Views
And you're missing the point Sareitha Sedai - 13/09/2009 01:39:46 AM 659 Views
What Sareitha said. Lupine - 13/09/2009 03:50:05 AM 812 Views
people develop 30lb tumors and never go to get them checked out random thoughts - 11/09/2009 09:36:18 PM 717 Views
Well, now that you put it that way I guess I could see that. *NM* everynametaken - 12/09/2009 07:37:18 AM 286 Views
Not that rare in athletes. Tashmere - 12/09/2009 01:06:27 AM 620 Views
like i said in my first post LadyLorraine - 12/09/2009 03:25:04 AM 679 Views
I like that idea. That is the most sensible solution. *NM* Tashmere - 12/09/2009 01:07:42 AM 272 Views
This whole thing has been handled disgracefully Sidious - 12/09/2009 12:37:35 PM 791 Views
Considering that similar questions have arisen before Sareitha Sedai - 13/09/2009 01:43:18 AM 831 Views
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