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Caster Semenya Wins Measured Victory at European Court of Human Rights

The court says Semenya suffered discrimination because of her high natural testosterone level, but it did not strike down the regulations World Athletics imposes on women athletes.

Gold Medalist Caster Semenya Displays Grace Under Pressure

In a press conference with the medalists in the 800-meter race, journalists tried to focus the conversation on testosterone levels. The out South African runner pushed back. 

Caster Semenya Must Take Drugs That Lower Testosterone to Compete

The Olympic champion will be forced to take drugs to lower her testosterone if she wants to compete in middle-distance running. 

Christian Right Group: 'Turning Gay' Hurt Tom Daley at Olympics

The group has gotten plenty of heat for that comment as well as its dissing of Caster Semenya and athletes in same-sex marriages.

The Woman Shoved on 1967 Boston Marathon Course Triumphantly Returns

Kathrine Switzer, an inspiration for women in running, was an honorary starter in this year's race. 

The Year in Sports

Op-ed: Stop Freaking Out About Female Intersex Athletes

The scientific authorities have said multiple times that intersex women don't have an advantage in athletics. So won't the sporting authorities just let them play?

UCC Becomes First Religious Sponsor Of Gay Games

As the Gay Games kick off in the Cleveland area this weekend, a church signs onto the event as a sponsor.

Caster Semenya and the Race for Sex Definition

A race has a definite beginning and end. Sex and gender do not. 

Olympics Roundup: The Medal Race for Out Athletes

The week included a new medal for one out athlete who announced his retirement.

LGBT Athletes Win Gold, Silver, and Bronze in Rio

Out athletes all around the world will bring home their bling from Rio. Find out which LGBT athletes took home medals this year.  

The Long History of Olympic Protests

Geopolitics have always been associated with the Olympics, and this year will be no exception.