Quotes from Caster Semenya

It's what my friends always tell me, that I'm a strong person and the best. But my head has to be clear before I run so nothing upsets me.

I could never give up athletics. Running is what I will always do. Even if, maybe, the authorities could have stopped me from running in 2009, they could not have stopped me in the fields. I would have carried on with my running; it doesn't matter. When I run I feel free, my mind is free.

Education is the key. If you are educated, nothing can defeat you.

To me I don't think sport is something that I can take for life. I still have my academy, my studies.

I don't have rights. Let's put it this way: in athletics, I don't have rights.

I think I make a difference. I mean a lot to my people. I've done well. They're proud of me.

I'd like to dress up more often and wear dresses, but I never get the chance. I'd also like to learn to do my own makeup.