Weightlifter Laurel Hubbard will become the first transgender athlete to compete at the Olympics after being selected by New Zealand for the women’s event at the #Tokyo2020
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This morning.
Via Sky Sports:
Hubbard will compete in the super-heavyweight category, her selection made possible by updated qualifying requirements.
The 43-year-old, who will be the oldest lifter at the Games, had competed in men’s weightlifting competitions – although not at international level – before transitioning nearly 10 years ago.
Olympics: Laurel Hubbard to become first transgender athlete to compete at Games (Sky Sports)
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