Posted: May 05, 2019 12:08 pm
Tucker can be interpreted several ways that could seem contradictory.
Thommo seems to take that to mean that she has an unfair advantage of 7 secinds due to her naturally high levels. But Tucker may be saying that the treatment to reduce her testosterone to the limit would have a disproportionate and unfair effect.
Then again he says the evidence isn't there to show the advantage yet he could be seen to be putting a number to it so it's not clear.
According to the world-renowned sports scientist Ross Tucker, the effect will be significant on athletes such as Semenya. “If this policy passes, then I would predict that Semenya will be five to seven seconds slower over 800 metres,” he wrote.
Thommo seems to take that to mean that she has an unfair advantage of 7 secinds due to her naturally high levels. But Tucker may be saying that the treatment to reduce her testosterone to the limit would have a disproportionate and unfair effect.
Then again he says the evidence isn't there to show the advantage yet he could be seen to be putting a number to it so it's not clear.