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WELLINGTON, New Zealand, June 22, 2021 (LifeSiteNews) — New Zealand weightlifter Gavin “Laurel” Hubbard, a man who claims to be a woman, will be the first “transgender” weightlifter to compete in the Olympics in the women’s super heavyweight category.
The Auckland-born athlete, who stands over six feet tall and weighs 286 pounds, has claimed to be a woman since he was 35. He has now been selected to complete in next month’s Tokyo Olympics after meeting the qualifications for transgender athletes, which include showing testosterone levels below a threshold set by the International Olympic Committee.
At 43, Hubbard will also be the oldest weightlifter participating in the competition.
“We acknowledge that gender identity in sport is a highly sensitive and complex issue requiring a balance between human rights and fairness on the field of play,” said New Zealand Olympic Committee Chief Kereyn Smith.
“As the New Zealand team, we have a strong culture of manaaki (caring) and inclusion and respect for all,” she said.
Hubbard, who is the son of former Auckland mayor Dick Hubbard, became eligible to
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