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'She is completely entitled to compete and anyone who says otherwise is prejudiced or jealous'

• Source:  Breakfast

Top sportswriter Phil Gifford doesn't hold back on the topic of a Kiwi transgender athlete who won a weightlifting comp in Australia. Source: Breakfast
Laurel Hubbard, who won her division by 19 kilos, has been defended by Weightlifting NZ saying they're following guidelines. Source: 1 NEWS
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