We will take whatever steps are necessary to protect Caster's right to compete without restriction.
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The Johannesburg-born athlete is joined in the South Africa track and field team by Caster Semanya.
Meanwhile, the IOC is preparing rules aimed at preventing a repeat of the Caster Semenya gender controversy.
Caster Semenya of South Africa surged from fifth place in the last straightaway to win the silver in 1:57.23.
The qualifiers for the final of the women's 800 meters were led by gender row athlete Caster Semenya of South Africa.
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Controversial world 800m champion Caster Semenya finished third on her Diamond League debut as Kenya's Janeth Jepkosgei won the race and title.
"Caster is not the only woman athlete with a masculine build and the International Association of Athletics Federation should know better, " an ANC statement read.
South African teenager Caster Semenya is favorite to win Wednesday's final as she qualified fastest, winning the first semifinal in a time of one minute 58.66 seconds.
"The African National Congress Youth League welcomes the decision of the IAAF to clear South African golden girl Caster Semenya to continue to be an athlete as a woman, " said Shivambu.
"Hopefully, this resolution will set a precedent so that no female athlete in the future will have to experience the long delays and public scrutiny which Caster has been forced to endure, " added Nott's fellow lawyer Jeffrey Kessler.
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