Time magazine has released its annual list of the 100 Most Influential People in the World, with South African runner Caster Semenya being recognized for a “historical contribution to understanding of biological sex.”
The two-time Olympic champion was featured in Time’s long list along with world-renowned politicians, artists, activists and athletes who were honored for the powerful impact they have left on the global community.
“Caster Semenya has taught us that sex isn’t always binary, and caused us to question the justness of distributing societal benefits according to ‘male’ and ‘female’ classifications,” wrote Olympic champion runner Edwin Moses. “Semenya will have already made a singular historical contribution to our understanding of biological sex,”
http://time.com/collection/100-most-influential-people-2019/5567679/caster-semenya