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Sep 19 2009, Dale

A South African newspaper has published what it says are e-mails showing local track officials authorized gender tests done in the country on runner Caster Semenya.

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In this Aug. 23, 2008 file photo, USA player Candace Parkerbites her gold medal after winning against Australia in women’s basketball at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing. Parker capped off a banner year by picking up the female athlete of the year...