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Semenya a Johannesburg In migliaia ad accoglierla

25 August 2009

Semenya a Johannesburg In migliaia ad accoglierlaI tifosi sudafricani stanno dalla parte della neo campionessa mondiale degli 800 metri e la accolgono in migliaia al suo arrivo a Johannesburg rendendo onore al successo sportivo della loro atleta

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*Cue the Dream Sequence wiggly lines* This is my Day Dream of what will be awaiting me upon my return to Sunny Johannesburg South Africa. This is the scene from the reception given to the Athletics South Africa Team and Caster Semenya upon their return from the World Championships last year. 
A South African 800-metre runner has returned home to a warm welcome. Her victory however was overshadowed by gender controvercy. Defending a record is the last thing on this world champion runner's mind. When all eyes have turned to defending her honour. South African runner Caster Semenya won the 800-metre women's title in Germany last week, but the victory has been overshadowed by questions over her gender. The International Association of Athletics Federations ordered gender verification tests on the 18-year-old after her rapid improvement raised eyebrows. It will be a few weeks until the results are announced, but back home her fans said the accusations were ludicrous. As she arrived in Johannesburg, crowds held up posters calling her the "First Lady of sport" and South Africa's "golden girl". President Jacob Zuma said the gender tests infringed on Semenya's right to privacy. [Jacob Zuma, South African President]: "We wish to register our displeasure in the manner in which miss Semenya has been treated ... Miss Semenya has also reminded the world of the importance of the rights to human dignity and privacy." The athlete refrained from commenting on the gender issue, but instead shared the advice her coach gave her before her final race in Berlin. [Caster Semenya, 18-year-old South African Athlete]: "He said 'you know girl, you can do it'. Before the final he just told me 'you can hang on in the race and let them lead'. 'Then in the last 200, kill them'." She won the ... 
euronews.net A hero welcome for World 800 metres champion Caster Semenya, back home in Johannesburg 
Mara started singing at the age of 10 with the now famously known choir, Imilonji Kantu. In 1973 she joined Caiphus Semenya's musical, Meropa and toured Japan, Hong Kong, The Philippines, South Africa and London and sang for the Queen at a Royal Command Performance in 1975. On her return to South Africa, Mara's solo career took her to Zambia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Swaziland and Namibia. Mara performed in the Mandela Concert at London's Wembley Stadium, she sang at the Newsmaker of the Year Awards for Nelson Mandela, FW de Klerk and in honour of the late Chris Hani. Mara appeared with Nelson Mandela during his visit to Glasgow in 1993 and sang at George Square and The Royal Concert Hall. In 1994 she sang at the inauguration of President Nelson Mandela and for the Freedom Day Celebrations at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. Mara has toured Scotland, England, Wales, Switzerland, France, Egypt and Denmark, where she performed for the Queen in 1995 and the Prime Minister in 1998. In 2001 Mara produced the successful musical concert Surf, which featured top South African artists including Hugh Masekela. Mara translated the music of The Lion King into Zulu for the Walt Disney Corporation and performed the theme song Circle of Life in Zulu. She currently plays a lead role on the television drama Muvhango and has acted in numerous musicals, stage plays and feature films. Mara is a popular choice for classy corporate events and special dinner functions with a band or backing ... 
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