New Zealand weightlifter Hubbard to become first transgender athlete to compete at Olympics

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WELLINGTON — Weightlifter Laurel Hubbard will become the first transgender athlete to compete at the Olympics after being selected by New Zealand for the women's event at the Tokyo Games, a decision set to test the ideal of fair competition in sport.

 

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