School children sing as they wait to welcome South Africa's teenage 800 metres world champion Caster Semenya at the O.R Tambo international airport in Johannesburg August 25, 2009. Semenya, whose victory has been overshadowed by a gender testing row, returned home to a heroine's welcome on Tuesday. Furious South Africans have accused the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) of everything from racism to imperialism for ordering the test after her rapid improvement over the last year raised its suspicions.
South Africa's teenage 800 metres world champion Caster Semenya gestures to her fans at the O.R Tambo international airport in Johannesburg August 25, 2009. Semenya, whose victory has been overshadowed by a gender testing row, returned home to a heroine's welcome on Tuesday. Furious South Africans have accused the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) of everything from racism to imperialism for ordering the test after her rapid improvement over the last year raised its suspicions.
Caster Semenya gestures to a crowd gathered to greet her at the OR Tambo International Airport in Johanneburg August 25 ,2009. Semenya, whose 800 metres victory at the World Championships in Athletics has been overshadowed by a gender testing row, returned home to a heroine's welcome on Tuesday.
South Africa's athlete Caster Semenya gestures after her arrival at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, South Africa, Tuesday Aug 25, 2009. Semenya, who is undergoing gender testing after questions arose about her muscular build and deep voice, returns home Tuesday to celebrations after her 800-meter win at the world championships.
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 25, Caster Semenya gestures to press during the Team SA Press Conference at the Holiday Inn on August 25, 2009 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 25: Caster Semenya of Team South Africa arrives at O.R Tambo International Airport on August 25, 2009 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
South Africa's athlete Caster Semenya, left, seen with South Africa's President Jacob Zuma, right, during their meeting at The Presidential Guest House in Pretoria, South Africa, Tuesday Aug. 25, 2009. Semenya, who is undergoing gender testing after questions arose about her muscular build and deep voice, returned home Tuesday to celebrations after her 800-meter win at the world championships.
South Africa's President Jacob Zuma, right, congratulates athlete Caster Semenya, left, during their meeting at The Presidential Guest House in Pretoria, South Africa, Tuesday Aug. 25, 2009. Semenya, who is undergoing gender testing after questions arose about her muscular build and deep voice, returns home Tuesday to celebrations after her 800-meter win at the world championships.
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