The Nigerien star athlete at the center of a hormone debate
13 February 2020 |
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Despite being the world's third fastest female 400m runner last year, Nigerien athlete Aminatou Seyni will likely be barred from her favored distance at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in a row over testosterone levels. Francesca Lynagh reports.
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