Trans weightlifter Laurel Hubbard set to make history at Tokyo Olympics

The Guardian ^ | 5-5-21 | Sean Ingle

[dynachrome]

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 women’s 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.

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The insider said that while teams did not have to be named until 5 July, under the new qualification rules, which had come into effect after several competitions were lost because of the Covid-19 pandemic, Hubbard was sure of a place in Tokyo if fit.

[SamAdams76]

Also there were no women contestants in the ancient games.

[Gay State Conservative]

Was that in the original? I don’t recall it. I’ve only seen the original...I started watching the sequel but lost interest very soon after it started.

[pepsi_junkie]

Nah, you're right. It's on the sequel. Here's the scene:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FX1FiZxQo7k

[Vision]

Clown world. Enjoy your “history” libtards!

[gathersnomoss]

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JagOffs

[PLMerite]

“Actually, per the article, 15 can. He’s ranked 16th among the women competitors.”

I wonder how far down he ranked when he identified as a male? If he even was a weightlifter then.

[usconservative]

Another victory for progressive libtards in their war on real women.

[Trillian]

Women’s sports are dead because they’re continuing to allow this stupidity. Enjoy, feminists!

[Trillian]

Here is the rare footage.

[StAnDeliver]

If he is 16th in the world, then he will almost certainly have to repeatedly attempt personal 'bests' to have any chance of a medal.

That means pop the popcorn, because personal 'bests' are like the last lap at Daytona...