THE CASE OF CASTER: Why Principle Trumped Evidence / Her Future / What It Means For the Future of Women's Sport

This week double Olympic 800m champion Caster Semenya lost her appeal in a Swiss Federal Court to overturn a ruling made by World Athletics and the Court of Arbitration For Sport (CAS) that she reduce her Testosterone levels in order to participate in her favourite event. Is it the end of a tragic 11 year road for the South African? Ross and Mike discuss World Athletics' dodgy science, why the science actually may not matter and try to explain the complexity of the case both for and against the controversial athlete.  

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World-renowned sports scientist Professor Ross Tucker and veteran sports journalist Mike Finch break down the myths, practices and controversies from the world of sport. From athletics to rugby, soccer, cycling and more, the two delve into the most recent research, unearth lessons from the pros and host exclusive interviews with some of the world's leading sporting experts. For those who love sport. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.