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WATCH: Somizi freaks out over Caster

Chrizelda Kekana|Published

Somizi Mhlongo Somizi Mhlongo

Caster Semenya won the women's 800m final and left SA with immense pride, and some in franctic state.

Semenya’s decisive victory in Rio saw her posting a new national record of 1:55.28.

It was 2.15 am South African time when Semenya ran, but many South Africans either stayed up or woke up to watch her.

Idols judge Somizi Mhlongo, captured the moment on Instagram:

 

Made it in time in my hotel room for @castersemenya800m making herstory in about 10 min time. Make up off. Eyes on

A photo posted by Somizi (@somizi) on Aug 20, 2016 at 5:08pm PDT

 

Two words. God. Caster @castersemenya800m

A video posted by Somizi (@somizi) on Aug 20, 2016 at 5:26pm PDT

Also watch Semenya’s family as they watched her take her gold:

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