In Monday’s Olympic race in the over-87-kilogram category, Hubbard finished right at the start. She failed the first two trials on the market with 120 kilograms on a barbell and failed the third trial on 125 kilograms.
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However, she left the stage with a smile, folded her arms and thanked her. The Chinese Lie Wen-wen won the competition in the Olympic record, when she managed to lift 140 kilograms in the market, and 40 kilograms more in the throw.
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However, Hubbard made history by qualifying for the Olympics after the International Olympic Committee allowed transgender athletes to start as long as their testosterone levels did not exceed the allowable limit.
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However, critics argue that simply measuring testosterone levels is not meaningful; especially if the body as a man develops during puberty.
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Among the critics is the Belgian weightlifter Anna Vanbellinghen, who called Hubbard’s start a bad joke.
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Not the first transgender athlete in Tokyo
“First of all, I would like to mention that I fully support the transgender community,” Vanbellinghen said, adding that she fully supported Hubbard’s right to self-determination.
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However, she acknowledged that it was clear to her that it was very difficult for the Olympic Committee to determine the exact legal framework.
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“I believe that everyone should have access to sport, but not at the expense of others,” Vanbellinghen said, adding that this was especially true of elite sports.
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It was clear in advance that Hubbard was not a medal favorite at her age, as some, especially tabloid media, had said of her in connection with her gender reassignment.
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However, critics argue that it is a dangerous opening of Pandora’s box, and many athletes will want to gain an unfair advantage by changing their gender, saying that they are able to risk their lives for success.
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However, Hubbard is not the first transgender athlete to present herself at the Olympics.
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The Canadian women’s soccer team includes Quinn, who identify themselves as nonbinary, while the United States represents non-binary Alana Smith in skateboarding (in the case of non-binary people who use onics).
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In neither case, however, did these athletes provoke controversy in terms of possible physical benefits.
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