Sprinter set to be first transgender Paralympian

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Sprinter set to be first transgender Paralympian

Valentina Petrillo is set to become the first openly transgender athlete to compete at the Paralympic Games, having been selected to represent Italy in Para-athletics in Paris.

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Valentina Petrillo Blind and transgender athlete competing internationally in the Paralympic Games

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Italy's Valentina Petrillo becomes the first openly transgender athlete to compete at a Paralympic Games after qualifying for the women's T12 400m semi-finals.
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Despite facing controversy and claims of unfair advantage, Petrillo is set to compete in the T12 classification for visually impaired athletes in Paris.

Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:58Published on January 1, 1970

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Valentina Petrillo, a 50-year-old Italian transgender athlete, will make history as the first trans competitor in the Paralympics, qualifying for T12 200m and 400m events in Paris. Her participation has sparked debate, with Spanish lawyer Irene Aguiar calling it "unfair" after Petrillo outperformed Spanish athlete Melani Berges in qualifying. While IPC president Andrew Parsons welcomes Petrillo, the decision has faced protests. #ValentinaPetrillo #Parlympics2024 #Olympics2024 #MelaniBerges #Paralympics #Paris2024 #Worldnews #Sportsnews #Wokism #Gender #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~PR.320~ED.155~HT.336~GR.125~

Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:45Published on January 1, 1970

Para-athletics Paralympic sport

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Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:14Published on January 1, 1970

Paris Capital and largest city of France

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