Cover of The Race to be Myself

The Race to be Myself

by Caster Semenya

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Book of the Day, NPR · January 9, 2024

Olympic runner Caster Semenya's memoir tackles gender stereotypes in sports

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A memoir by South African Olympic runner Caster Semenya, recounting her rise to gold at the 2009 World Championships and the intense scrutiny she faced over her gender and testosterone levels, exploring themes of self-love and challenging expectations for women athletes.

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