Laurel Hubbard is a New Zealand weightlifter. She was born on February 9, 1978, in Auckland. She is the son of Dick Hubbard a former Mayor of Auckland City and the founder of Hubbard Foods.
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Laurel Hubbard Profile Summary
| Full Name | Laurel Hubbard |
| Date of Birth | February 9, 1978, Auckland |
| Nationality | New Zealand |
| Height | 1.5m |
| Country Represented | New Zealand |
| Ranking | – |
| Net Worth | $1 million |
In 2012, Hubbard transitioned to female and became Laurel Hubbard. She began hormone therapy that year. She competed in international weightlifting for the first time in 2017. In 2020, she won the gold medal in the women’s +87kg event at the Roma 2020 World Cup in Rome, Italy.
On June 2021, the New Zealand Olympic Committee confirmed that Hubbard had been selected for the New Zealand Olympic team to compete in the women’s 87-Kilogram category.
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World Record
Laurel Hubbard competed in international weightlifting for the first time in 2017. At the 2017 Australian International & Australian Open in Melbourne, she competed at the heaviest 90Kg+ category, winning the gold medal with a 123kg snatch and 145kg clean & jerk, for a total of 268kg at a bodyweight of 131.83kg.
Before And After
Testosterone Level
Testosterone is a hormone that increases muscle mass. While the athlete’s testosterone levels are below that threshold, critics say her participation in the Olympics is still unfair for female-born athletes. They have pointed to the biological advantages of those who have gone through puberty as males, such as increased bone and muscle density.
Weight
Laurel Hubbard weighs over 90kg. At the 2017 Australian International & Australian Open in Melbourne, she completed the heaviest 90kg+ category and winning the gold medal.
Height
Laurel Hubbard stands at a height of 6 feet 1 inch.
Injury
Much is unknown about her injury however, in January 2019, Laurel Hubbard pleaded guilty to careless driving causing injury after an incident in October 2018 which left another driver with severe spinal injuries.
Personal Best
British weightlifting coach, Cyril Martins has insisted his focus is on GB athletes, not Laurel Hubbard. The veteran trainer is coaching Emily Campbell, 26, who will take on Hubbard in the super heavyweight cate