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How the hell can you change gender in the rural areas? I am a woman. We don't have good doctors; we are not rich to do such procedures.

Life wasn't good, but I could not walk away from something I love. I had a difficult life to face, but I had to try to keep dealing with the situation with the help of my family, friends, and training partners and manager.

Caster Semenya

The way you were born is the way you were born. Nothing can change it. I've got a deep voice. I know. I might look tough, but what are you going to do? Do you think you can change it? No.

Caster Semenya

I am an athlete first and foremost, and it is vital for my competitiveness, my well being, and for my preparations for events during the European summer that I measure my performance against other athletes.

Caster Semenya

To me I don't think sport is something that I can take for life. I still have my academy, my studies.

Caster Semenya

I don't give a damn what people say about me. I like me the way I am, and who cares what other people say?

Caster Semenya

I don't understand when you say I'm a man or I have a deep voice. I know I'm a female, so there's no question for me.

Caster Semenya

With each year I experience, I become more relaxed. I know now what is important to listen to and what to ignore. You only get that with age.

Caster Semenya

I am an athlete, and I focus more on the issues that concern me: training, perform, eat, sleep.

Caster Semenya

I think I have made a difference. I have meant a lot to my people. I have done well. They are proud of me. And that was the main focus. I was doing it for my people, the people who support me.

Caster Semenya

I don't drink gases, like Coke - just juice and water, and I don't drink alcohol.

Caster Semenya

I've always liked to be on my own, since I was young. I like the sound of a quiet place. It helps me focus.

Caster Semenya

I'm the kind of person who doesn't really focus on more negativity. I'm a positive person, and I look at things in a positive way.

Caster Semenya

I always felt a bit different. When I'm with boys, I feel comfortable. When I'm with girls, I catch feelings. It's not anything I can control.

Caster Semenya

I really don't have time for nonsense.

Caster Semenya

Education is the key. If you are educated, nothing can defeat you.

Caster Semenya

I'm supposed to be famous, but I don't think I like it so much.

Caster Semenya

Yes, I learned history at school; I know everything about apartheid. My dad, he bought the books about it, stuff like that. But I just move on with my life. It's completely different for me.

Caster Semenya

We all know that we Africans just win medals in middle and long distance, and walking in their footsteps makes me feel proud, you know.

Caster Semenya

My family's support system is fantastic.

Caster Semenya

I gave up soccer. But I don't think I can ever stop running.

Caster Semenya

When I am in that lane, and I hear, 'Caster Semenya from South Africa,' I always know I am doing it for my people. They love and support me, and I will always do them proud; I will always put them first. Without them, I am nothing.

Caster Semenya

I don't have rights. Let's put it this way: in athletics, I don't have rights.

Caster Semenya

How the hell can you change gender in the rural areas? I am a woman. We don't have good doctors; we are not rich to do such procedures.

Caster Semenya

It's always great to perform, make the podium, and yeah, gold, silver, and bronze, will also encourage other nations, Asia, America to do better.

Caster Semenya

I have been subjected to unwarranted and invasive scrutiny of the most intimate and private details of my being.

Caster Semenya

I'd like to dress up more often and wear dresses, but I never get the chance. I'd also like to learn to do my own makeup.

Caster Semenya

It's good to be well known. Everywhere I go it's the same thing - autographs, pictures.

Caster Semenya

I know how I look like. I know how I sound. I know how I walk. I'm just gonna be me. I do me, and you do you.

Caster Semenya