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Francine Niyonsaba is a Burundian runner who specializes in middle- and long-distance events. She won the silver medal in the 800 m at the 2016 Rio Olympics and holds the world record in the 2000 m.
Sep 15, 2021 · Burundian runner Francine Niyonsaba, who has an intersex condition, broke a world record on Tuesday. The 28-year-old set a new 2,000m record at a Continental Tour Gold meeting in Zagreb, Croatia,...
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Sep 14, 2021 · Francine Niyonsaba shattered the world record in the 2,000 meters at the Boris Hanzekovic Memorial on Tuesday, September 14. She ran 5:21.56, beating Ethiopia’s Genzebe Dibaba’s previous record...
Francine NIYONSABA, Burundi - Half Marathon, 10 Kilometres Road, 2 Miles, 15 Kilometres Road, 2000 Metres, 5 Kilometres Road, 5000 Metres, 3000 Metres.
Sep 7, 2021 · Burundi's Francine Niyonsaba, a world and Olympic silver medalist over 800m, has switched to longer distances because of testosterone rules. She faces world champion Hellen Obiri in the Diamond League final in Zurich.
Sep 25, 2019 · DSD stands for Differences of Sexual Development, a group of rare conditions involving genes, hormones and reproductive organs. The IAAF has introduced new rules for DSD athletes to compete in women's track events between 400m and one mile, which have been challenged by Semenya and Niyonsaba in court.
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Oct 30, 2021 · The Burundian athlete, who identifies as having DSD, has broken world records in 2000m and 5000m after being banned from 800m. She talks about her challenges, achievements and future plans in this interview with Athletics Weekly.