The high-jump transgender scandal that started in Essex
The high-jump transgender scandal that started in Essex THE debate surrounding New Zealand’s Laurel Hubbard becoming the first ever transgender athlete picked to compete at an Olympic Games, is rumbling on- and most likely will do for some time. Controversy has followed the decision by officials to select Hubbard for the women’s weightlifting team for Tokyo 2020, after qualifying requirements were recently modified. Hubbard had competed in men’s events before coming out as transgender in 2013 and critics say the athlete has an obvious unfair advantage over her competitors. This ...
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