The Race to Be Myself

“Revelatory.” – New York Times“An inspirational tale…what it inspires most is compassion.” – Emma John - Guardian“The Race to Be Myself is Semenya’s unburdening about that time, when she became a figure onto which the world projected all of its opinions about gender in sports…Semenya breaks her long silence, calling out her critics and asserting her right to be celebrated for her natural gifts, as other athletes are, rather than punished for them.” – Jenn A. Miller - New York Times Book Review”[A]ffecting…This chronicle of supreme resilience will resonate even with non–sports fans.” – Publishers Weekly“Told with candor, Semenya’s story reminds readers to treat all humans with dignity and that being different does not mean being wrong.” – Booklist, starred review“A gripping, provocative book.” – Library Journal, starred review“A furiously proud memoir.… Moving, inspiring testimony by a woman facing hardship merely “because of a biological condition I was born with.”” – Kirkus Reviews

Caster Semenya, OIB, is a South African middle-distance runner and winner of two Olympic gold medals and three World Championships in the women’s 800 meters. She lives in Pretoria, South Africa.