Last update on. From the section OlympicsHubbard, 43, is the third-oldest lifter in Olympic historyTokyo Olympic Games on BBC Dates: 23 Jul-8 Aug Time in Tokyo: BST+8. Listen live on BBC TV, BBC iPlayer and BBC Red Button; Listen live on BBC Radio 5 Live, Sports Extra, and Sounds; Live text and video clips available on BBC Sport app and website.Transgender Olympic athlete Laurel Hubbard was a success in the women's +87kg weightlifting, but not in Olympic history.New Zealander was the first transgender person to compete in an Olympics in a different category than the one they were born in.After a failed attempt at lifting 120kg, and two unsuccessful attempts at lifting 125kg in the snatch she lost the competition.Emily Campbell is competing in the GB.Hubbard said that she was not unaware of the controversy surrounding her participation in these Games."And as such I would like to thank IOC for confirming its commitment to Olympism principles and establishing that sport can be enjoyed by all, is accessible to all and is inclusive."We will keep you posted.
