Semenya to carry SA flag in London

Former 800m world champion Caster Semenya will be team South Africa's flag bearer at the Olympics in London.

"Caster is an absolute role model for all sportsmen and women in South Africa," said Gideon Sam, the president of the local Olympic Committee in a statement.

"She's proved herself to be an absolute inspiration in the face of adversity and we are sure that this inspiration will rub off on each and every member of the Olympic squad."

We’re all hoping the 21-year-old can bring back the gold!

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