South African officials have stepped up the defence of Caster Semenya, threatening a "third world war" if she is forced to stop competing.

Athletics world governing body the IAAF is still analysing the results of Semenya's gender tests.

South Africa's sports minister, the Reverend Makhenkesi commented that "I think it would be the third world war." iwhen asked what would happen if Semenya was banned.

"We would go to the highest levels in contesting such a decision. I think it would be totally unfair and totally unjust."

With no clear gender test results Paddy Power have released odds on Semenya's gender, take advantage of a free bet promotion to bet on Semenya.

Semenya is 1/2 to pass the test and be confirmed as a woman and 7/4 to be unveiled as a man.