Landmark verdict shapes women’s sports

The Court of Arbitration for Sport on Wednesday upheld track and field’s controversial rules for women who naturally produce high levels of testosterone.

By John Heilprin - May 1, 2019

South Africa's Caster Semenya wins the women's 800 meter race at Paris 2018 (AN/Yann Caradec)

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