HARARE, Zimbabwe -- A Zimbabwean court has jailed a man masquerading as a female athlete, court officials said on Thursday.
Samukeliso Sithole -- a triple jumper and runner who competed as a woman at several international sports events -- was convicted on charges of impersonation and offending the dignity of a woman athlete who undressed in his presence, unaware he was a man.
"He was sentenced to four years imprisonment, but six months were suspended. Effectively he will serve three-and-a-half years," said a court official in Kwekwe, central Zimbabwe, where the case was heard.
Sithole won a gold medal at a regional tournament in Botswana in June last year and won five medals at a youth championship in Mauritius. He also competed in javelin and shot-put competitions.
Sithole told the court at his first appearance that he had both female and male organs and that he lived as a woman after consulting a traditional healer. A medical examination showed that he was a man. ====================================
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With a name like 'Sithole', you can expect some strange behavior.
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Originally posted by TinderArts: Gas, is your avatar a pic of some other dudes??
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TeeHee. Nope. As far as I know those are REAL WOMEN!! :p
I think it came from the MSN shopping site.
Do ya LIKES IT, Mr. TinderArts?
Hey, I'm sorry that I won't be able to make the drive to Baltimore to hang out with you guys. It sounds like you're gonna have a blast. North Carolina will be well-represented by the likes of The Wewus. I even see that Botch may be there. I'd like to meet those guys - and all of you, for that matter.
Anyway, ROCK ON! Have a great time! Take pictures and post the ones that won't put you behind bars!
Tom
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