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Is it fair for Laurel Hubbard to compete against women?

2 August 2021

4:33 PM

2 August 2021

4:33 PM

Today, the conversation about transgender rights and the interests of women turns to sport. At the Olympic Games, Laurel Hubbard of New Zealand, will compete in the +87kg women’s weightlifting.

Hubbard, as you surely know, was born male and grew up to become a competitive weightlifter. At the age of 33, the athlete then transitioned and became a trans woman.

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