Hubbard is first trans athlete at Olympics
The Hindu
Hubbard was among five weightlifters confirmed on Monday in New Zealand’s team for Tokyo.
Laurel Hubbard hefted 628 pounds (185 kilograms) in two lifts on the way to qualifying in the women’s super-heavyweight division for the Tokyo Olympics. She became the first transgender athlete to compete at an Olympic Games. Hubbard was among five weightlifters confirmed on Monday in New Zealand’s team for Tokyo. At 43, she will also be the oldest weightlifter at the games, and will be ranked fourth in the competition on Aug. 2 for women 87 kilograms (192 pounds) and over.More Related News