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(Weightlifter)

Laurel Hubbard is a transgender weightlifter who changed at the age of 35.

Relationship Facts of Laurel Hubbard

Laurel Hubbard is not having an affair with anyone presently.
Her sexual orientation is straight.

Is Laurel Hubbard Single? - Dating History

Laurel Hubbard is currently possibly single.

She has not revealed her personal life to the public. The details of her partner are also unknown.

Laurel Hubbard: Biography in Details

Who is Laurel Hubbard?

Laurel Hubbard is a New Zealander transgender weightlifter. She was born Gavin but transitioned at the age of 35.

She won a silver medal at the 2017 world championships games held in the United States Anaheim, United States.

Tokyo Olympics and Laurel

This trans sportsperson recently grabbed the attention due to the Tokyo Olympics.

As per the inside reports, she will be the first trans athlete to participate in the Olympics.

She will be competing in the women’s super heavyweight category. Her qualification was approved after the International Olympic Committee amended its rules.

But this also brought several negative comments. Some rival weightlifters said that letting Laurel compete is like a joke.

Who are the parents of Laurel Hubbard?

She was born on 09 Feb 1978 and her birthplace is Auckland, New Zealand.

Name her mother is Diana Reader and her father’s name is Dick Hubbard. His dad is a businessman and founded Hubbard Foods.

Laurel’s ancestry along with her academics is unknown.

Laurel Hubbard- Professional Life, Career

Laurel Hubbard started her weightlifting before transforming into a woman.

She competed in 1998 at the New Zealand junior. Till now she has participated in several 87 and 90+kg competitions.

She was seen in two World Championships in 2017 and 2019. At Commonwealth Games 2018.

She was ranked number 1 in the 90+ kg contest. Also, in Commonwealth Championships 2017, 2109, she was ranked 1.

Laurel’s other notable championships are Pacific Games (2019), Arafura Games (2019), World Masters Games (2017), Oceania Championships (2019, 2017), and more.

Recently, in 2020 ( Roma 2020 World Cup), she participated in the women’s +87 kg and grabbed two gold medals.

Laurel Hubbard- Net Worth, Salary 2024

At present, her estimated net worth is around $100k US.

However, her salary and other earnings are unknown.

Laurel Hubbard- Rumors, Controversy

She drove carelessly in Jan 2019 and hit another car. That car had an elderly Australian couple named Gary and Sue Wells.

Gary was severely injured for which Laurel was found guilty.

The court banned her from driving for a month and she had to pay the damages also.

How tall is Laurel Hubbard?

Regarding Laurel Hubbard’s body features, her height is 6 ft and her body weight is 130 kg.

Moreover, her eyes are light brown and her hair color is also light brown. She has a fair skin complexion.

Social Media

Laurel is not available on social sites like Facebook. Instagram, and Twitter.

Trivia/Facts

  • She is 44 years old as of 2022.
  • Her zodiac sign is Aquarius.
  • Her dad was the Mayor of Auckland City.
  • She stopped weightlifting in 2001 due to personal reasons.
  • Her transitional journey from male to female started in 2012.

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