Auckland's exclusive Saint Kentigern Boys' Presbyterian College has produced many star athletes over the years, but none quite as divisive as Laurel Hubbard. He captained the private all boys' school's weightlifting team in 1994 - the year he graduated - and came first in the 99kg over 16s Junior National Championships. Laurel Hubbard (pictured before her transition) will become the first transgender athlete to compete at the Olympics'He just never really spoke to us, and we never spoke to him either,' another Saint Kentigern alumni said. Since transitioning to Laurel, Hubbard has maintained that she wants privacy and rarely gives media interviews. Since transitioning to Laurel, Hubbard has maintained that she wants privacy and rarely gives media interviews.

Source: The Nation July 04, 2021 09:00 UTC