Caster Semenya Quotes

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.

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• 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
  • Long
  • Win
  • Distance