History making Hubbard's dream over

over 4 years in Otago Daily Times

Laurel Hubbard's landmark appearance lasted just 10 minutes, with each of her first three efforts in the snatch ruled no lifts. Photo: Getty Images

Queenstown's Laurel Hubbard has made history by becoming the first openly transgender athlete to compete at an Olympic Games, but suffered a disappointing early exit from the women's +87 kg final after three no lifts in the snatch.

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