New Book Shares Caster Semenya's Inspiring Story
Olympic champion Caster Semenya is releasing her story, The Race to Be Myself, on Octobert 31st.
An Empowering Account
In the book, Semenya offers an empowering account of her extraordinary life and career, as well as her trailblazing legal battle to compete as her authentic self. After exploding onto the scene by winning the 2009 Berlin World Championships at just 18 years old, Semenya quickly faced criticism and invasive speculation about her body.
Overcoming Controversy
Despite becoming the center of a firestorm about gender in sports, Semenya emerged victorious, overcoming the controversy through her perseverance and determination. 💪 The book provides an intimate look at her journey both on and off the track, from her rural upbringing in South Africa to her rise to stardom to the painful scrutiny she’s endured in the public eye.
Grab your copy.