Meanwhile, the IOC is preparing rules aimed at preventing a repeat of the Caster Semenya gender controversy.

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Caster Semenya of South Africa surged from fifth place in the last straightaway to win the silver in 1:57.23.

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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.

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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.

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"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.

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