New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard made history on Monday as the first transgender athlete to compete at the Olympics but failed at her attempt to make the medal stand. By failing to record a lift, she couldn’t move onto the clean and jerk and would not compete for a medal. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) previously said Hubbard has met all the requirements for trans athletes and fair competition. "The Olympic Games are a global celebration of our hopes, our ideals and our values. I commend the IOC for its commitment to making sport inclusive and accessible," Hubbard said.

Source: Fox News August 02, 2021 12:44 UTC