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Athletics Boss: I Lied About Semenya

'Tell me someone who has not lied to protect a child,' Chuene says

By Wesley Oliver,  Newser Staff

Posted Sep 19, 2009 4:21 PM CDT

(Newser) – The president of Athletics South Africa admitted today that he lied to cover up gender tests conducted on runner Caster Semenya, saying he was trying to protect her, the Mail & Guardian reports. Leonard Chuene also admitted to rejecting advice from an ASA team doctor...   Read full story »

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