Outsports Radio

There has never been an out transgender athlete to qualify for, or compete at, an Olympic or Paralympic Games. Until now. With the announcement that New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard has qualified for the Games, we turn our attention to all of the trans athletes who are hoping to compete in Tokyo. And we know of at least seven of them, competing in volleyball, track and field and other sports. How many will we see at the Tokyo Olympic Games? We'll find out in the coming weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices