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Tests have been analyzed for weeks in the case of South African runner Caster Semenya to determine whether or not she's really a woman. Semenya won the gold medal in the 800-meter dash at the 2009 World Championships but questions arose about her gender. As Semenya pretties herself up for the cover of You magazine, reports are surfacing that the test results conclude that she is a hermaphrodite.
According to an Australian newspaper, the tests found that Semenya has no womb or ovaries but has internal testes, the male organ the produces testosterone. Early tests confirmed that Semenya had testosterone levels three times higher than a normal female, which contribute to her muscular build, her deep voice and body hair.
The International Association of Athletics Federations did not confirm or deny the reports today. The governing body for track and field only said it is reviewing the results of the gender tests and will not issue a final decision until November. Meanwhile, the South African government is renewing complaints that Semenya was gender-tested without her consent.
There's no word if she will be stripped of the gold medal she won since she wasn't aware of her condition. In the interview with You magazine, Semenya brushes off the testing and the media swirl around it.
"God made me the way I am, and I accept myself. I am who I am, and I'm proud of myself," she said. "I don't want to talk about the tests. I'm not even thinking about them."
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Mel Blount, former member of the Pittsburgh Steelers, owes more than $631,000 in federal income taxes, according to the IRS. Click through the gallery to see more sports stars who have dealt with money trouble.
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Hockey star Sergei Fedorov says a man entrusted to manage his money during the past 11 years swindled him out of $43 million.
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Former NFL quarterback Bernie Kosar recently filed for bankruptcy protection in Miami. Kosar's Chapter 11 filing lists liabilities of between $10 million and $50 million.
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Former Phillies and Mets star Lenny Dykstra recently said that he's more than $31 million in debt.
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Mets legend Jerry Koosman could face up to one year in prison after pleading guilty to federal tax evasion. Koosman defrauded the government out of as much as $90,000, assistant U.S. attorney John Vaudreuil said.
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Michael Vick, once the NFL's highest-paid player, recently finished his sentence for dogfighting charges. He agreed to pay the Atlanta Falcons $6.5 million as part of his bankruptcy case, clearing the way for the team to release him.
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Tennis legend John McEnroe was one of the many victims duped in a sophisticated $88 million art investment scam. McEnroe reportedly lost $2 million after investing a half share in two paintings, Arshile Gorky's "Pirate I and II."
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NFL running back Deuce McAllister allegedly owed Nissan more than $6.6 million in a dispute over his car dealership. In March, Nissan Motor Acceptance Corporation filed suit against McAllister's dealership, and federal marshals reportedly targeted its inventory.
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New York Yankees' Johnny Damon, left, and Xavier Nady were among the investors whose finances were previously frozen because of money they had with a company affiliated with Robert Allen Stanford.
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In January, ex-slugger Jose Canseco battled against Danny Bonaduce in a boxing match because he's strapped for cash and claims to have squandered nearly $45 million. Canseco also tried his hand at mixed martial arts in May, but lost his debut in embarrassing fashion to giant Korean fighter Hong Man Choi.
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By: qab on 9/12/2009 7:52PM
She is human
You are the blessed spirit of Jehovah that I was speaking to
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By: Renee on 9/13/2009 5:51PM
Leave this person alone. If God created this person, then who can challenge God.
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By: GreenONe on 9/13/2009 6:00PM
Jeebus Ppl. WWJD if he could see you now? Probaly nail himself to a cross outta shame for humanity. Who really cares about this persons gender? Who really cares about wheter their neighbor is further along the path of chiristian kindness. GET OVER yourselves, and put yourself in the shoes of this person. Have a moment of felling, and care. the move on for CHRISTsake.
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By: qab on 9/14/2009 6:05AM
Onehousewife1
Read the scriptures for yourself. I realize that it bothers you tghat I called you out before cyberspace and exposed your phony rants from the Bible. There is nothing in the Bible about being a "hermaphodite". You feel like a fool now because you spoke on something that you are ignorant about very obvious. Take heed to all of your comments to me and follow them yourself. I am okay with Jehovah. You are the sick puppy in the litter. Put your screen name where you put mine and there you have it.
"I know there has got to be a better person inside of you. Seek God's love and ask Him to heal your heart okay?, I really will be praying that you will allow God's love to make you whole (well as whole as any of us can be here on earth) and that you learn to love and trust in Him, because if you allow yourself to really love God, and surrender to His will, He will change your way of thinking, feeling (about your self and others) --- and most urgently, your speaking (you have a really foul mouth, but you know that don't you?). Well Onehousewife1, I wish you well, I really do, but more importantly,I pray that if you have not already done so, you will seek the Grace and Mercy of Romans 10:9&10. Peace be unto you."
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By: Onehousewife1 on 9/14/2009 9:35PM
qab,
Again I say, perhaps you should re-read my original comment, if you still don't understand what it says, perhaps you can have a friend explain it to you, or even better still, perhaps you should consider taking a course in reading comprehension (as educating ourselves should be a life long process). I wish you much success in your personal growth. Peace be unto you.
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By: qab on 9/14/2009 10:36PM
Onehousewife1
DUMB-ASSED Onehousewife1, I did read . . . and I have Ph.D in Theology, Psychology and Physics! GET A LIFE AND STOP TALKING ABOUT SHIT YOU WILL NEVER UNDERSTAND!
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By: Onehousewife1 on 9/15/2009 5:11PM
qab,
You sound angry, did I upset you? I want you to know that it was not my intention to do so, but instead I had hoped that you would be able to comprehend my initial comment. I see now, however that continuing a dialog with you is both childish and a waste of time. Perhaps all those Ph.D's (People Hating degrees) are getting in the way of your comprehension and/or effective communication with you. Sadly, your comments remind me of graffiti on a brick wall, harsh, grimy and useless. I hope that one day you'll put that Theology degree to use, because so far, somebody wasted their money. Anyway, hope that the Spirit of God will manifest a change in you sooner rather than later. Peace unto you.
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