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  • Trans weightlifter Laurel Hubbard set to make history at Tokyo Olympics

    05/06/2021 7:15:25 AM PDT · by dynachrome · 69 replies
    The Guardian ^ | 5-5-21 | Sean Ingle
    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. Sebastian Coe expects Tokyo Olympics to go ahead after test event in Japan The insider said that while teams did not have to be named until 5 July, under the new qualification...