In a groundbreaking moment for transgender athletes fighting for the right to compete, New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard has become the first transgender athlete in history to be named to an Olympic team. News of the milestone led to an outpouring of support among the transgender community, including triathlete and fellow transgender athlete Chris Mosier. The announcement also generated debate around the topic of fairness and equality regarding transgender athletes competing against non-transgender females, an issue that has caused Hubbard to face criticism over the years. WATCH | Laurel Hubbard's Olympic selection a polarizing topic:Weightlifter will be 1st transgender athlete to compete at Olympics The National 1:59 New Zealand’s Laurel Hubbard will be the first transgender athlete to compete in the Olympics, but her historic achievement comes with controversy. Hubbard transitioned in 2013 after previously competing as a male, and she has consistently met all of the IOC's eligibility regulations for transgender athletes.

Source: CBC News June 22, 2021 01:50 UTC