For the first time, a transgender male competed for a female Olympic medal. Laurel Hubbard was born male but identifies as woman. IOC rules mean Hubbard was eligible for competition normally reserved for the female sex. Hubbard took one of the 14 available places in the heavy-weight female weightlifting competition on 2nd August at Tokyo… Continue reading Aug 2021. The Laurel Hubbard Thing
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Aug 2021. Trans Competitor in Female Weightlifting
New Zealand’s Laurel Hubbard has become the first ever transgender athlete picked to compete at an Olympics, in a controversial decision. Officials have selected her for the women’s weightlifting team for Tokyo 2020, after qualifying requirements were recently modified. She had competed in men’s events before coming out as transgender in 2013. Critics say Hubbard… Continue reading Aug 2021. Trans Competitor in Female Weightlifting