An emotional Laurel Hubbard thanked supporters after her “non-performance’’ at the Olympic Games on Monday night. New Zealand weightlifter Hubbard, competing in the women’s +87kg division, only lasted 15 minutes before three no-lifts in the snatch put an end to her time on the big stage in Tokyo. Luca Bruno/AP New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard couldn’t do enough to progress to the clean and jerk and was one of the first of the 10 finalists to exit the women’s +87kg division. READ MORE:* Tokyo Olympics: Weightlifter Laurel Hubbard in quick exit after three misses* Tokyo Olympics: NZOC 'won't engage with cyberbullying' of Laurel Hubbard* Tokyo Olympics: IOC medical chief praises transgender athlete's Laurel Hubbard's courage“Thank you so very much for your interest in my non-performance this evening,” Hubbard was reported as saying by news.com.au. John Cowpland/Photosport New Zealand’s Laurel Hubbard (centre) addresses the small crowd at the Olympic venue.

Source: Stuff August 02, 2021 20:03 UTC