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Her participation in the women’s heavyweight class sparked controversy over whether natal males have biological advantages in female sport. Laurel Hubbard became the first openly transgender woman to compete in the Olympics. Due to corruption, failed reforms of the International Weightlifting Federation, and doping problems, the IOC is threatening to drop weightlifting entirely from the Olympics unless substantial reforms are made to the sport. Eventĭoping in weightlifting was highlighted during the Games due to historic problems in the sport. During the Women's +87 competition, Laurel Hubbard made history by becoming the first transgender woman to compete in the Olympics.
