Semenya leads the pack on final day of competition


Athletics - World Athletics Championships - Women's 800 Metre Semi Final 2 - London Stadium, London, Britain – August 11, 2017. Caster Semenya of South Africa wins the race. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch

LONDON (Reuters) - Caster Semenya will attempt to reclaim her 800 metres title on the final day of action of the World Championships in London on Sunday.

The South African, who was awarded gold retrospectively in the event in 2011, already has one medal to her name this week, after winning bronze in the 1500 metres on Monday.

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