Weightlifter Laurel Hubbard: ’All I’ve ever wanted to be is myself’

The New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard reflected on her history-making participation at the Tokyo 2020 Games as the first transgender woman to compete in the Olympics. Subscribe to Guardian Australia ► “I don’t think it should be historic ... we are human, and as such I hope that just by being here, that’s enough, “ she said after her appearance in the over-87kg final, which had been the subject of controversy and scrutiny. Hubbard failed with attempts to lift 120kg and two at 125kg in the snatch as she made a quick exit from the competition. China’s Li Wenwen of China won gold, with Britain’s Emily Campbell taking silver. Laurel Hubbard’s Olympic dream dies under the world’s gaze ► Support the Guardian ► Website ► Facebook ► Instagram ►