Athlete Semenya working on memoir, Silence All the Noise

Caster Semenya

Olympic gold medallist Caster Semenya, 30, is working on a book about her triumphs as a runner and her experiences as an intersex woman with naturally high testosterone levels, including her battles to be eligible for competition.

Silence All the Noise, which does not yet have a release date, was acquired by WW Norton & Company.

The publisher also plans a young readers edition. "My life has had its struggles, but it has mostly been a joy. Through my example, I want to educate, enlighten, and inform about how the world can welcome those born different," the South African superstar, said in a statement.

"You may have heard some of my story over the years, and you might have seen me running or standing proudly on the podium at the Olympics. But there is still so much I need to relate about strength, courage, love, resilience and being true to who you are. I want this book to show people around the world how to do just that."

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