By Nick Said, Reuters
Published: 23:09 BST, 25 April 2019 | Updated: 23:28 BST, 25 April 2019
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Caster Semenya cruised to victory in the 5,000 metres at the South African athletics championships on Thursday, a potential new distance as she waits for the verdict of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in an appeal against regulations seeking to limit her testosterone level.
Semenya looked in complete control as she won in a time of 16:05.97 on the opening day of the championships, which serve as an important test for the South African team going to the World Championships in Doha in September.
Semenya made a rare run in the longer distance after earlier cruising into Friday's final of the 1,500m with a time of 4:30.65, well below her personal best.
Caster Semenya prevailed in the 5,000 metres at the South African athletics championships
Although she barely broke a sweat, her 1,500m time was nine seconds quicker than the second fastest qualifier.
The heats for the 800m, her principal event, are on Friday morning, with the
