It just became too much to bear... the pressure of trying to fit into a world that perhaps wasn't really set up for people like myself. — Laurel Hubbard Copy Share Image
I commend the IOC for its commitment to making sport inclusive and accessible. — Laurel Hubbard Copy Share Image
All I can do is be myself, do what I do and if people find inspiration then that's great but it's not what I'm… — Laurel Hubbard Copy Share Image
The mana of the silver fern comes from all of you and I will wear it with pride. — Laurel Hubbard Copy Share Image
People believe what they believe when they are shown something that may be new and different to what they know. It's instinctive to be… — Laurel Hubbard Copy Share Image
Like I said, I don't want to pretend that I am a robot. When you hear things it's natural to feel some kind of… — Laurel Hubbard Copy Share Image
I'm not here to change the world, I'm just want to be me and do what I do. — Laurel Hubbard Copy Share Image
Obviously the policies put forward by the IOC and other organizations are evolving and perhaps they may change after I have competed. But I… — Laurel Hubbard Copy Share Image
There are moments of high mood, there are moments of low mood, there are moments of injury, there are moments of strength, there are… — Laurel Hubbard Copy Share Image
All I can do is lift to the best of my ability and then let whatever happens, happen. — Laurel Hubbard Copy Share Image
Perhaps the fact that it has taken so long for someone like myself to come through indicates that some of the problems that people… — Laurel Hubbard Copy Share Image
I am grateful and humbled by the kindness and support that has been given to me by so many New Zealanders. — Laurel Hubbard Copy Share Image
I'm mindful I won't be supported by everyone but I hope that people can keep an open mind and perhaps look at my performance… — Laurel Hubbard Copy Share Image
