LONDON (Reuters) - The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) said on Tuesday it will delay the implementation of its new eligibility rules for female classification due to the legal challenge by South Africa's Caster Semenya.
The regulations would require the double Olympic and triple world 800 meters champion to take medication to lower her higher than normal levels of naturally-produced testosterone over a period of six months before being allowed to compete.
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