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Transgender New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard to make Olympic history in Tokyo Games – 7NEWS.com.au
The New Zealander, who transitioned in 2013, has benefited from a last-minute rule change.
New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard could become the first transgender athlete to compete at an Olympics after qualifying for the rescheduled Tokyo Games due to a rule change.
A report from Inside the Games website on Wednesday said Hubbard was effectively guaranteed a spot in the womens super heavyweight category after the International Olympic Committee approved an amendment to the qualifying system due to disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hubbard, 43, competed in mens weightlifting…
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