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 People can assume all they can, Oscar is innocent until proven guilty. I mean Oscar is a professional, he just has to be strong and avoid all rumours, especially those on social networks. I am sure he’ll bounce back. - Caster Semenya 

In an exclusive interview with Sowetanlive yesterday (26/02),  Caster highlighted her enthusiasm ahead of the championships. Caster said: “As a 800m runner the most important thing is speed and that’s what my coach (Maria Mutola) and I have been really working on”.

This comes after she had to settle for a silver medal at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. “I will be focusing only on the 800m event; not more or less as many thought” Caster added.

Asked what South Africa must expect of her at the championships, Caster said “Just like the Orlando Pirates and Maluti FET College match, that score (4-1 in favour of Maluti) was unpredictable. So that goes to show that you never know the strength of your opponent. Anything can happen but I am working towards winning”.

Caster, having overcome scrutiny in the sporting arena alongside 'Blade Runner' Oscar Pistorius for their exceptional speed on the track; poured out words of support for the fellow athlete Pistorius.

“People can assume all they can, Oscar is innocent until proven guilty. I mean Oscar is a professional, he just has to be strong and avoid all rumours, especially those on social networks. I am sure he’ll bounce back.” Caster concluded.

Rumour had it that Caster Semenya was pregnant. She openly dismissed this allegation.

“I heard of that, I am not fazed by such allegations, like I said I am focused on the championships, people can say what they want”.

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Feb 27, 2013

Mellow.Y?

Dumela
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Feb 27, 2013

Kalahari

All the best girl. Make SA proud out there.
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Feb 27, 2013

xtrail

to Mellow.y?
Plse dont judge Caster she is damm right let the law take its course
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Feb 27, 2013

MGEEZ

Asked what South Africa must expect of her at the championships, Caster said “Just like the Orlando Pirates and Maluti FET College match, that score (4-1 in favour of Maluti) was unpredictable
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Hey wena Caster; tlogela Pirates!!! Otherwise good luck for the race.
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Feb 27, 2013

khumzaaa

sweet gal you go and prove critics we know you are stronger than social networks.

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Feb 27, 2013

Mellow.Y?

@Shredder
Morning hunny boo aish mann you know some people just wanna be heard its seriously boring well if he is a caster fan good for him but he must just get his facts straight. And hahahaha leave the Y? out of it it did nothing #wink
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Feb 27, 2013

zuluchick

:( thought you were preggies.......
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Feb 27, 2013

paracute

Baby even if you were pregnant you are a woman after all Zola Budd made it before and after so why not you and what are people taking you for.

aim at achieving GG
Glory and Gold just ignore the media and its listeners
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Feb 27, 2013

MSG_S

Caster semenya being preg?. Eish! people never stop talking.
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Feb 27, 2013

MSG_S

Dr.Head
Was not meaning that way.
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