Hubbard told media she was 'profoundly grateful' for her supporters in New Zealand.

Hubbard came into the Games with a realistic chance at a medal but failed to fire a shot.

'The Olympic Games is a global celebration of our hopes ideals and values' - Hubbard.

Hubbard is the first openly transgender athlete to compete in an Olympic Games.

It's the first time the medical chief has spoken directly about Hubbard's Games inclusion.

IOC President Thomas Bach has backed the inclusion of New Zealand transgender athlete.

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Laurel Hubbard will become the first transgender athlete to ever compete at an Olympics.

Five months before becoming a champion powerlifter, Ashleigh Hoeta suffered a stroke.

Former World's Strongest Man reveals dicey moment everything went horribly wrong.

Russian weightlifter was attempting to squat 250kg when tragedy struck.

The Mountain from Game of Thrones shocked the world with a record-shattering feat.

Laurel Hubbard has made a decision after weighing up retirement.

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Hubbard's elbow surgery has been a success but she is likely to wait to decide her future.

Laurel Hubbard expects to wait until at least October to determine her sporting future.

COMMENT: Hubbard's desire to compete raises issues that have not been fully resolved.

David Liti lifted 229kg above his head, and saved face for New Zealand's weightlifters.

Liti offered outrageous courage and brilliant theatre to secure weightlifting gold.

Hubbard exited the competition with what looked like a hyperflexion of her left elbow.

Transgender weightlifter has come under fire - this time from Dick Quax.

COMMENT: No other shines as bright a beacon for inspiration and equality as Hubbard.

Richie Patterson's dream of claiming a third medal at his fourth Games has ended.

The Games' future has been scrutinised in recent years.

Transgender weightlifter postpones linking up with the New Zealand team on the Gold Coast.

OWNZ President Garry Marshall says they aren't concerned about calls to ban Laurel Hubbard

Australian Weightlifting Federation CEO says there is a big disadvantage to other females

Her emergence as a female weightlifter this year was not the result of a sudden decision.

Transgender weightlifting medallist Laurel Hubbard has spoken for the first time.