Semenya to make Diamond debut

by setanta.com staff , 27 August 2010

Despite not being in contention to win the Diamond League title, controversial world 800m champion Caster Semenya will make her debut at the series-ending meet on Friday in Brussels.


The 19-year-old was recently cleared to once again compete after a complex investigation into her gender which sidelined her for almost a year.

"I've really missed the competition," admitted Semenya, who was named in South Africa's Commonwealth Games squad on Wednesday.

"I kept on training but it was annoying to stay at home, and not run any races. To return after a long break is not easy.

"There are not many races left that I can do and I want to take it step by step. I'm still lacking some speed but I was very pleased that I got already under two minutes in Berlin.

"With a time like that, you're right back at the top."

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