Caster Semenya sets sight on Tokyo 2020 in 200m

Two-time Olympic 800m champion, Caster Semenya, has expressed her desire to compete at the 200m at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

The South African, 29, is not allowed to compete in events between 400m and a mile without taking testosterone-reducing drugs, following a rule change by governing body World Athletics.

Her intentions were made public in a statement dropped on her official Instagram handle which reads:

"My dream has always been and will continue to be, to compete at the highest level of sport and so in order to pursue my goals and dreams I have decided to change events and compete in the 200m.

"This decision has not been an easy one but as always I look forward to the challenge and will work hard, doing all I can to qualify for Tokyo and compete to the best of my ability for South Africa.

"Thank you to my team who have supported me over the past few months and thank you to all South Africans who believe in me and stand behind me."

The South African will slug it out against Great Britain's Dina Asher-Smith, who won 200m gold at the 2019 World Championships if she makes it to Tokyo.

BBC