shares two children with her wife Violet Raseboya, born in 2019 and 2022.
Semenya and Violet Raseboya had their traditional wedding in December 2015 and a civil ceremony in January 2017. The two-time world champion admitted that having children altered her perspective on how she viewed life.
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noted that motherhood unleashed a different side of her life where she became more appreciative of the people in her life.
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In an interview on the South African revealed that she stopped being selfish and motherhood was a wake-up call to start working towards securing a better future for her children.
She now not only identifies as an accomplished athlete but also to a mother and a role model to her two daughters who have evidently brought much happiness to her family.
“I would say motherhood didn’t really change me, it just upgraded me into a better human. I started understanding the principles of life and how to appreciate people and accept them, love and support them,” Caster Semenya revealed.
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“All the time now is not about me, it’s about the future of my kids and making sure they get the necessary love and support.
“It is an upgrade from being an athlete to being a mentor to my kids, mothering my kids and making sure they are always happy and filled with love.”
further explained that motherhood has changed her normal activities and she constantly thinks about how to make life better.
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She further noted that whenever she gets home from running errands, her children are always waiting for her and it is an unexplainable feeling.
Caster Semenya revealed that her children are interested in swimming unlike herself who fancies running. However, she explained that she would be trying out tennis and golf and would love for them to also explore those sports.
“You brought these little ones to this world and the best you can do is give them a great life and make sure that you are always there for them,” Caster Semenya said.
“The biggest component of parenting is just making time for your kids. They love swimming and I would introduce them more to tennis, I think it’s one sport that I’m still interested in experimenting. Golf is also something I want to try.”
Caster Semenya’s journey into motherhood has worked wonders in deepening her appreciation for life and family.
She has embraced her role as a mentor and protector and has since shared her commitment to providing love, support, and new opportunities for her children.