Laurel Hubbard, the first out trans person to compete in the Olympics, has been named ‘sportswoman of the year’ in the Blues awards.
Laurel Hubbard, the first out trans person to compete in the Olympics, has been named ‘sportswoman of the year’ in the Blues awards.
Despite not winning a medal, Laurel Hubbard has made Olympic history by becoming the first-ever out trans athlete to compete in the event.
Amanda Jones has spoken out against the “long-standing scrutiny of all women’s bodies in sport” that has been seen throughout the Olympics.
The International Olympic Committee has rejected requests for Laurel Hubbard to be disqualified.
An analysis by Outsports has found that the upcoming Tokyo Olympics will be hosting a record number of LGBTQ+ athletes.
Over 28,000 have signed a petition to protest the participation of trans weightlifter, Laurel Hubbard, in the upcoming Olympics.
Belgian weightlifter Anna Vanbellinghen described trans inclusion in professional sports as a “bad joke”.
New Zealand weightlifter, Laurel Hubbard, is set to become the first out trans Olympian.
