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Adam Wakefield
Today the M&G posted another excellent and "it says it all" cartoon by that master of public comment, Zapiro. In the picture, titled "Revealed in Oz ... ", it shows Caster Semenya dressed up like Dorothy, flanked on her right by the Tin Man, Scar...
Adam Wakefield
Since winning the women's 800m final at the Athletics World Championships, Caster Semenya has been asked to or has (the IAAF doesn't seem to have a clue) taken a gender test. Does something smell not quite kosher? Being only 18, Semenya has...
Philippe Gradidge
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued a document in April 2005 on performance-enhancing substance use in sport (1). It inquired about many statements concerning the supposed anti-doping fight and how it may be successful. The document d...
Lungani Zama
I have watched as the world marvelled at Usain Bolt’s insane performances in Beijing. And it occurred to me: we have plenty of our own Bolt-like brothers. With planning, we could be the toast of London 2012. How? If you have ever seen a mugging...
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