Transgender weightlifter Laurel Hubbard set to take part in Tokyo 2020 after qualifying rules change
New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard is on track to become the first transgender athlete to compete at an Olympics after meeting modified qualifying requirements for the Tokyo Games. Hubbard, 43, was born male but transitioned to female in her 30s. She competed in men’s weightlifting competitions before transitioning in 2013. Rival weightlifters and coaches have previously … Read more