Olympic silver medallist Caster Semenya said she would not be distracted by rumours that she had fallen pregnant.

The rumours have circulated on various social networks this week.

Semenya, who won gold at the 2009 World Championships, would dearly love to secure that title again this season.

“I heard of that (the rumours), I am not fazed by such allegations, like I said I am focused on the championships (14th IAAF World Championships in Russia), people can say what they want,” Semenya told the Sowetan on Wednesday.

The World Championships take place in Moscow between August 10-18 and Semenya’s preparations are going well.

“As a 800m runner the most important thing is speed and that’s what my coach (Maria Mutola) and I have been really working on,” said the South African athlete.

This comes after she had to settle for a silver medal at the 2012 Olympic Games in London.

“I will be focusing only on the 800m event; not more or less as many thought.” Added Semenya.

Naturally, expectation ahead of this year’s World Championships are particularly high, however Semenya has learnt to expect anything against a quality field.

“Just like the Orlando Pirates and Maluti FET College match; that score (4-1 in favour of Maluti) was unpredictable. So that goes to show that you never know the strength of your opponent. Anything can happen but I am working towards winning,” said a determined Semenya.

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