2009 African Junior Athletics Championships
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The 2009 African Junior Athletics Championships were held in Bambous, Mauritius from 30 July to 2 August. There were 40 events in total, of which 20 were contested by male athletes and 20 by female athletes. Multiple gold medallists Caster Semenya and Amaka Ogoegbunam broke championships records, but also created controversy at the 2009 World Championships in Athletics later that year. Semenya was asked to take a gender test and Ogoegbunam tested positive for anabolic steroids.[1][2]
Quick Facts 9th African Junior Championships, Dates ...
9th African Junior Championships | |
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Dates | 30 July – 2 August |
Host city | Bambous, Mauritius |
Venue | Stade Germain Comarmond |
Level | Under-20 |
Events | 40 |
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