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Trans weightlifter Laurel Hubbard set to make history at Tokyo Olympics – The Guardian
The transgender weightlifter Laurel Hubbard has effectively guaranteed a place in the women’s super heavyweight category
History and controversy is expected to be made at the Tokyo Olympics this summer after the transgender weightlifter Laurel Hubbard was effectively guaranteed a place in the womens super heavyweight category.
While the 43-year-old has not yet been named in the New Zealand team, an International Weightlifting Federation insider confirmed to the Guardian that she would automatically qualify because of amended rules approved by the International Olympic Committee.
The insider said that while teams did…
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