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NZ Weightlifter is First Transgender Athlete To Compete In The Olympics

New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard will be the first transgender athlete to compete at the Olympics.

The 43-year-old Hubbard used to compete in men's weightlifting events until transitioning in 2013. She won silver at the 2017 World Championships and gold at the 2019 Pacific Games.

The Olympics changed its rules in 2015 to allow transgender women to compete as long as their testosterone level is below a set threshold.

The Tokyo Games are set to begin July 23rd.

How much media focus do you think will be on Hubbard at the Olympics? Do you agree with the IOC's ruling?

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