Pioneering trans woman weightlifter Laurel Hubbard crashed out of her Tokyo Olympics final after botching all three of her lift attempts in the snatch section of the +87kg category.

The 43-year-old New Zealander made history in becoming the first female transgender Olympian but fell out of medal contention early, making a heart gesture to the spectator-free arena. She made a brief statement to reporters after bowing out, thanking Japan for hosting the Games in difficult circumstances and the sporting organisations that made her Olympic campaign possible.