I think as we move into a new and more understanding world, people are starting to realize that people like me are just people," Hubbard said of her participation in Tokyo, which was among the most ...

New Zealand's Laurel Hubbard made history on Monday inside the Tokyo International Forum, where she became the first openly transgender woman to compete in the Olympics. At 43, Hubbard was the oldest ...

“Oh, it’s an honor,” she said after exiting the room. Lisa, 55, has been competing with the Special Olympics since the age of 8. By the end of the week, she will be on a plane for ...

They are the first transgender people ever to take part in the Olympics. The decision to let Hubbard compete in women’s events has sparked controversy, however, due to what some believe are ...

Hubbard will become the first transgender athlete to compete at the Games after she was selected by New Zealand’s Olympics committee in the women’s super-heavyweight 87+kg category.

Her comments came on Friday while key officials from the IOC, International Weightlifting Federation and the New Zealand Olympic Committee met the media at the Main Press Centre. Hubbard ...

Former Olympic weightlifter Tracey Lambrechs says females are being told to “be quiet” when they complain about the fairness of transgender New Zealand athlete Laurel Hubbard competing in ...