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Caster Semenya wins 800m in Doha days after losing landmark case [Photos]

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South Africa's Caster Semenya is congratulated after winning the women's 800m during the IAAF Diamond League competition on May 3, 2019 in Doha. [AFP]

Caster Semenya won the 800 metres at the Doha Diamond League meeting on Friday in her first race since losing her appeal over a controversial gender ruling, claiming "actions speak louder than words".

The South African, a two-time Olympic champion, timed 1min 54.98sec to defeat Burundi's Francine Niyonsaba, who clocked 1min 57.75sec and Ajee Wilson of the United States in 1min 58.83sec.

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