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DREAM come true: Caster Semenya will have the privilege of being watched by her mother, Dorcas, when she takes to the London Olympics stage in her 800m event

JUBILATION: Caster Semenya's mother, Dorcas, will be at the Olympic Games

 The Olympics are the peak of her career. Just knowing I can be there is the most incredible gift I could have wished for 

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Caster is among the South African group of athletes who will compete at the London Olympics taking place from July 27 to August 12. She will compete in the 800-metre race.

Dorcas, who will be travelling overseas and flying for the first time, said she had not had many opportunities to see Caster compete in her sport.

She said finding out that Caster had made the cut for the Games was one of the most precious moments in her life.

"Since she was first able to walk I have tried to support her. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think that this day would come true.

"The Olympics are the peak of her career. Just knowing I can be there is the most incredible gift I could have wished for.

"The only opportunity (I have had to see my daughter performing) has been seeing her on television and reading about her in the papers," an excited Dorcas said.

The dream trip has been sponsored by P&G.

P&G will also host an Africa Day event in London to bring together Africans, so that they can celebrate the moms of the athletes who will be in London during this year's Olympics.

The continental celebration will be graced by high-profile dignitaries from various African countries in a show of unity on foreign soil to support, thank and salute the athletes competing and their moms for all the efforts they have made in their attempts to fly their countries' flags on such a revered world stage.

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Mon May 20 00:25:23 SAST 2013 ::

Jul 13, 2012

Innoza1980

I can't wait for the start of the Olympics!
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Jul 13, 2012

zazezizozuzoooooooooooooooooo

Caster make us proud as always. Happy for mom and daughter.

Just looking at the photo of Caster's mom, her arms and hands are so different from her face, I am referring to the skin tone/color.....it's strange.
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Jul 13, 2012

Pekelepeketonkana

That's nice to have a supportive parent. Gud luck
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Jul 13, 2012

Tsar-Rasputin

We having be seeing Williams' sisters father on TV, during Winbledon, Is now the turn for Caster's mother.


Show them Mama, Show them, make the circle.................
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Jul 13, 2012

GrRRRpha

Whats the big deal. Its a mother supporting her daughter. Sowetan dont you have anything to write about
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Jul 13, 2012

coolseven

@GrRRRpha the point here is Caster's mom watching her daughter for the 1st time in her career dats all and if you cant deal with that then Sowetan has many articles that can keep you busy.


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Jul 13, 2012

Louloubaby

wtf are those really caster's mom's arms, looks like an elephant, iyo magogo you have a big problem on your hands *shaking head*
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Jul 13, 2012

MGEEZ

Beautiful; i am happy for her (Dorcas). Caster i wish you well in the Olympic games. Make yourself; your family; and the country proud!!!
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Jul 13, 2012

dimpho_4U

well done Caster...will be with you (watching on my screen)...i love olympics.....kikkiki @Louloubaby,why mare hee,why
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Jul 13, 2012

JUBJUB

Sowetan the mom's picture though whats cooking bathong
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